Question

Although benzene is highly unsaturated it does not undergo addition reactions. The explanationof this can be suggested as.

• A. electrons of benzene ring are delocalized
• B. Since $\pi -$ electrons are present inside the ring, addition cannot take place
• C. Cyclic structures do not show addition reactions.
• D. Benzene is not a reactive compound.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

electrons of benzene ring are delocalized

Answer 2

: $\pi -$ electrons of benzene ring are delocalized throughout the molecule. This makes the molecule very stable. The stability resists breaking of double bonds for addition.