Chemistry-Aromatic Hydrocarbons
NEET Chemistry Aromatic Hydrocarbons Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): Benzene is more stable than expected for a compound with three double bonds. | Reason (R): The delocalised π electron cloud in benzene is attracted more strongly by the nuclei of the carbon atoms than a localised π bond.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The delocalisation of π electrons in benzene results in enhanced stability, as described in the NCERT content, where the π electron cloud is more strongly attracted to the carbon nuclei.
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