NEET Chemistry Aromatic Hydrocarbons Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Benzene is more stable than expected for a compound with three double bonds. | Reason (R): The delocalised π electrons in benzene are attracted more strongly by the nuclei of the carbon atoms.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Benzene's stability is due to the delocalisation of π electrons forming a cloud above and below the ring, as described in the NCERT text.
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