Chemistry
Electron Delocalization in Aromatic Compounds
Quick fact
The delocalized electrons in benzene create a ring current that makes it diamagnetically anisotropic, causing unique shifts in NMR spectroscopy that help chemists identify aromatic compounds.
Why this is interesting
Benzene doesn't behave like a typical molecule with alternating double bonds. Instead, it is mysteriously stable and reacts differently than expected. What gives it this superpower?