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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