Chapter 16.1, Problem 1P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reason corresponding to the fact that the benzene is less reactive toward electrophiles than an alkene, even though it has more π electrons than an alkene is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Benzene is an aromatic compound. It has $\text{6π}$ electrons. It is a stable compound due to the resonance. The molecular formula of benzene is ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$.