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Compare the resonance energies of cyclohexa-1,3-diene (a) and benzene (b). Is the resonance energy of (a) greater than, less than or equal to that of (b) ?

(a) structure (b) structure

Options:

Answer:
D
Solution:

Cyclohexa-1,3-diene has only a small conjugation energy, while benzene is aromatic (36 kcal/mol). So a b.

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