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Why is an aromatic ring resistant to oxidation?

Bokani Matiwaza  Follow

The particular molecular orbital structure of the benzene ring,with its 6 shared pi-electrons; provides a low energy state,which is not easily activated to a productive transition state.

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Aromatic compounds are cyclic compounds in which all ring atoms participate in a network of π bonds, resulting in unusual stability. Aromatic compounds are less reactive than alkenes, making them useful industrial solvents for nonpolar compounds.

The double bonds in aromatic compounds are less likely to participate in addition reactions than those found in typical alkenes. Instead, cyclic aromatic compounds undergo electrophilic substitution reactions (reactions in which the ring acts as an nucleophile to a suitable electrophile).

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Andrew Naylor  Follow

The particular molecular orbital structure of the benzene ring,with its 6 shared pi-electrons; provides a low energy state,which is not easily activated to a productive transition state.

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