Question
Although benzene is highly unsaturated it does not undergo addition reactions. The explanation of this can be suggested as
A.
$$\pi $$ - electrons of benzene ring are delocalised
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 :
$$\pi $$ - electrons of benzene ring are delocalised
Solution :
$$\pi $$ - electrons of benzene ring are delocalised throughout the molecule. This makes the molecule very stable. The stability resists breaking of double bonds for addition.