Properties Of Benzene

Concept: Each double bond contributes 2 electrons.

Step 1: Structure of naphthalene.
Naphthalene has 5 double bonds.

Step 2: Count electrons.

Concept: Electron donating ability determines activating power.

Step 1: Strength of donating groups.


Step 2: Reason.

• strongest donor
• strong donor
• weaker due to resonance withdrawal
• deactivating