Chapter 23, Problem 34R

To determine

To Choose: The correct option.

Answer to Problem 34R

Option B

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Benzene ( ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$ ) consists of six hydrogen and six carbon atoms bonded in a ring-structure.

The structure of benzene looks like a circle within a hexagon. Benzene attains this structure due to equal sharing of electrons between all its carbon atoms. This equal sharing of electrons makes a benzene molecule very stable.

Conclusion:

A benzene ring can be described as stable.