Question
Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons
Which one of these, is not compatible with arenes?
A
Greater stability
B
Delocalisation of p-electrons
C
Electrophilic additions
D
Resonance
Answer
Electrophilic additions
Explanation
Solution
Arenes undergoes electrophilic substitution reactions. Arenes do not give electrophilic addition reaction in normal state due to resonance
stabilisation.