Compare the resonance energy of the following : (a) (b) (c)

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ChemistryGOCAromaticityEasy2 minQB

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Compare the resonance energy of the following :

(a) structure

(b) structure

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Resonance energy of benzene = 36 kcal/mol. (a) biphenyl has two benzene rings (72) plus a little extra from conjugation between the rings. (c) 9,10-dihydroanthracene has two isolated benzene rings (72). (b) naphthalene is 61. Order : a $>$ c $>$ b.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:GOCSubtopic:Aromaticity

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