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BENZENE
Returning to MO theory.
• The p-bonding
MO’s are responsible for
delocalisation of electron density in C6H6.
delocalisation of electron density in C6H6.
• No resonance
structures are
needed.
structures are
needed.
• Electronic spectra
(UV) result from the
excitation of
electrons
from p ® p*
(UV) result from the
excitation of
electrons
from p ® p*
