Question

The presence of delocalized $\pi$ electrons in benzene indicates that it is:

• A. less stable than cyclohexatriene
• B. more stable than cyclohexatriene
• C. more basic than cyclohexatriene
• D. both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is B more stable than cyclohexatriene

Delocalization of $\pi$ electrons in Benzene indicates that it is more stable than Cyclo-Hexatriene. In Benzene, the $\pi$ electrons are stabilized by resonance.