Question

Which of the following statements regarding the resonance energy of benzene is correct?

• A. It is the energy required to break the $C-H$ bond in benzene.
• B. It is the energy required to break $C-C$ bond in benzene.
• C. The energy is a measure of stability of benzene.
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Resonance energy is a measure of stability. More the resonance energy, more will be the stability.