How many actual double bonds does the benzene ring possess? (a) None, carbon-carbon bonds in benzene are delocalized around the ring (b) 1 double bond (c) 2 double bonds (d) 3 double bonds (e) 4 double bonds
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The carbon-carbon bonds in benzene are delocalized around the ring, meaning that the electrons are not localized between specific carbon atoms as in a typical double bond. Show more…
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