Resonance Energy of Benzene
Benzene’s special stability is due to the delocalized π molecular orbital formation. The magnitude of this extra stability can be estimated by measuring the changes in the heat of hydrogenations associated with reactions. Hydrogenation of cyclohexane evolves 28.6 kcal/mol, a value typical for hydrogenation of alkenes. Fig makes these energy relationships more evident. The 36kcal … Read more