Question

Benzene does not undergo addition reactions easily because:

• A. It has a cyclic structure.
• B. It has $6H$-atoms.
• C. Double bonds in it are very strong.
• D. Resonance stabilized system is to be preserved.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Resonance stabilized system is to be preserved.

In benzene, the $\pi$-electrons are delocalised and makes the structure more stable. Delocalization of $\pi$ electron is called resonance. Thus, benzene does not give addition reactions because of resonance stabilisation.