Chapter 12, Problem 12.63E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why benzene does not readily undergo addition reactions characteristic of other unsaturated compounds is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aromatic compounds are unsaturated compounds that contain a conjugated planar ring with conjugation of pi electrons. The aromatic compound contains benzene-like structure. Every carbon in the aromatic compound is $s{p}^2$ hybridized. The aromatic compounds are stable compounds.