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Which one of the following statements is not correct about benzene?

Correct answer: A. On hydrogenation, 208 KJ/mole is liberated.

  • A. On hydrogenation, 208 KJ/mole is liberated.
  • B. C-H bond length in benzene is 1.09 Å
  • C. Molecular mass of benzene is 78.108
  • D. Resonance energy of benzene 150.5 kcal/mole

Explanation

Benzene does not undergo typical hydrogenation reactions like alkenes do. It requires special conditions and a catalyst, and the process is less exothermic

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