Which is not evidence used to support the delocalisation model for benzene?

Options

A. Benzene has 6 equal length bonds, not alternating long/short bonds.
B. Benzene does not undergo electrophilic addition with hydrogen bromide.
C. Benzene shows IR absorption at around 3000 `cm^(-1)`
D. The hydrogenation of benzene produces less energy than expected.

Answer

C

Explanation

This is true for all hydrocarbons as this corresponds to the region for the C-H absorption. It does not support any particular model for benzene.