Although benzene is highly unsaturated it does not undergo addition reactions. The…
Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSE — Hydrocarbons
Although benzene is highly unsaturated it does not undergo addition reactions. The explanation of this can be suggested as
- p-electrons of benzene ring are delocalised
- since p-electrons are present inside the ring, addition cannot take place
- cyclic structures do not show addition reactions
- benzene is not a reactive compound.
Answer
(A) p -electrons of benzene ring are delocalised
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