Why does benzene usually undergo substitution rather than addition reactions?
Correct answer C. Substitution keeps the stable delocalised π system intact, whereas addition would destroy it
Explanation
The delocalised ring gives benzene about 150 kJ mol⁻¹ of resonance stabilisation. Substitution replaces a hydrogen while keeping the aromatic system, so it is energetically favoured over addition.
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