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Benzene exhibits a greater tendency towards addition reactions-Explain.

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Benzene attains stability by resonance. If benzene undergoes addition reactions then it no longer participates in resonance . In fact, aromaticity of benzene is no longer retained due to loss of conjugation. Consequently ,the extra stability of benzene is lost. So, benzene has a lower tendency to undergo addition reaction. However , during formation of substitution product, aromaticity and stability of benzene remain intact. So, benzene has a higher tendency towards substitution reactions.
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