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Benzene is unusually stable due to:

A Sigma bonds only
B Electron delocalization (resonance/aromaticity)
C Ionic character
D High molecular weight

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Benzene 6 pi electrons are delocalized across the ring (aromaticity), providing extra thermodynamic stability beyond what isolated double bonds would give.

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