Any structure for the benzene must account for the following facts, except; a. None of the above b. It is planar c. All C-C bond lengths are equal d. It has three alternating π bonds around the benzene ring e. It contains a six-membered ring and three additional degrees of unsaturation

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Any structure for the benzene must account for the following facts, except; 


 

a.

 

None of the above 


 

b.

 

It is planar 


 

c.

 

All C-C bond lengths are equal 


 

d.

It has three alternating π bonds around the benzene ring 

e.

It contains a six-membered ring and three additional degrees of unsaturation 

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