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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Benzene undergoes substitution reaction more easily than addition reaction because
Options
A it has a cyclic structure
B it has three double bonds
C it has six hydrogen atoms
D there is delocalization of electrons
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Benzene undergoes substitution rather than addition because addition would destroy the delocalized π electron system (aromatic stabilization energy). Substitution preserves the aromatic ring.

Hint

Why does benzene prefer substitution over addition?

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