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The presence of delocalized pi - electro...

The presence of delocalized `pi` - electrons in benzene indicates that it is

A

less stable than cyclohexatriene

B

more stable than cyclohexatriene

C

more basic than cyclohexatriene

D

Both (b) and (c)

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Delocalization of p electrons in benzene is responsible for stability. So, alternate single and double bonds containing compounds show resonance effect, which gets more stability
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