Delocalisation energy in benzene?!

Clear definition of what: delocalisation energy means - referring to delocalisation in bezene.

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Delocalisation in benzene refers to how the electrons in the pi system are free to move around the ring (i.e. the electrons are not localised/fixed into just one bond).

This gives the molecule a greater degree of stability compared to if the electrons weren't delocalised. The delocalisation energy is this extra stability gained.

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emilylott

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Original post by EierVonSatan

Delocalisation in benzene refers to how the electrons in the pi system are free to move around the ring (i.e. the electrons are not localised/fixed into just one bond).

This gives the molecule a greater degree of stability compared to if the electrons weren't delocalised. The delocalisation energy is this extra stability gained.