benzenesulfonic acid

== English == === Alternative forms === benzenesulphonic acid === Etymology === From benzene +‎ sulphonic acid. === Noun === benzenesulfonic acid (countable and uncountable, plural benzenesulfonic acids) (organic chemistry) The simplest aromatic sulfonic acid, a colourless deliquescent sheet crystal or white wax solid that is soluble in water and ethanol. ==== Derived terms ==== benzenesulfonate benzenesulfonamide