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Although benzene is highly unsaturated it does not undergo addition reactions. The explanation of this can be suggested as 

A

`pi`-electrons of benzene ring are delocalized

B

since -electrons are present inside the ring, addition cannot take place

C

cyclic structures do not show addition reactions

D

benzene is not a reactive compound

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