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Benzene is resonance hybride of the following resonance contributors:
Which of the following statements is correct?

A

All the above structures represent discrete real mjolecules.

B

All the above structures contribute equally.

C

Structures I and II contribute equally and to the highest extent.

D

Structures III, IV and V are not planar.

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C

All the contributors are hypothetical I and II are Kekule structures with `80%` contribution while III, IV and V are Dewar strutuctures with `20%` contrubution.
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