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What property of benzene was not explained by Kekulé's initial structure but could later be explained by resonance?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Unusual stability
  • B High reactivity
  • C Low boiling point
  • D High melting point
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Unusual stability
Kekulé's initial structure of benzene did not explain its unusual stability, which could later be explained by the concept of resonance.

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