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Bonding in benzene

C
H

C
C H

6 electrons in a delocalised bond


above and below the plane of the atoms

C
C H C

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Energy diagram
Enthalpy (kJ mol-1) + 3H2 + 2H2 -360 theoretical

-152 kJmol-1 delocalisation energy

+ 3H2

+ H2
-120

value -240 + H2 -120 -208 real value

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