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The aromatic ring<br />

is kinetically stable<br />

This is accounted for by delocalization.<br />

The more the electrons are spread around (=<br />

delocalized) - the more stable a molecule<br />

becomes.<br />

This extra stability is often referred to as<br />

"delocalization energy".<br />

Long bonds = weak !<br />

Short bonds = strong !<br />

154 pm<br />

C C<br />

139 pm<br />

135 pm<br />

C C

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