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Anthrance has a resonance energy of 351 kJ mol^(-1) and the resonance energy of benzence is 150.5 kJ mol^(-1). Which of the two is more easily oxidised or reduced ? |
Answer» Solution :Anthrance  has threee benzene RINGS. `R.E//"rings" = 351//3 = 117 kJ mol^(-1)` `R.E`. Of benzence `= 150.4` `R.E`. Of anthrance per ring is less than that of benzene, so antracene is less stable (or more reactive) thanbenzene. More the `R.E`, morestable is the compound. HENCE, anthracene is more easily oxidised and reduced. |
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