Which of the following statements about conjugated cyclo octa tetraene is not true?
A
The compounds rapidly decolourize Br2/CCl4 solution KMnO4
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B
The compound rapidly decolourizes aqueous solution of Br2
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C
The compound rapidly adds hydrogen
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D
The compound is comparable to benzene in stability
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Solution
The correct option is D The compound is comparable to benzene in stability Cyclo octa tetraene is anti-aromatic. It is less stable than benzene. so this statement is wrong.