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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?