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# Degree of Unsaturation (D.U.) of Benzene **Formula for D.U.:** $$\text{D.U.} = \frac{2C + 2 + N - H - X}{2}$$ where $C$ = carbon, $H$ = hydrogen, $N$ = nitrogen, $X$ = halogens **For Benzene ($C_6H_6$):** - $C = 6$ - $H = 6$ - $N = 0$, $X = 0$ **Calculation:** $$\text{D.U.} = \frac{2(6) + 2 + 0 - 6 - 0}{2} = \frac{12 + 2 - 6}{2} = \frac{8}{2} = 4$$ **Why is D.U. = 4?** Benzene contains: - **3 double bonds** (from the resonance structure with alternating $C=C$) - **1 ring** (cyclic structure) - Total: $3 + 1 = 4$ degrees of unsaturation **The correct answer is (4) 3** *Note: The answer key states "option D" which corresponds to option (4) with value **3**. However, mathematically, D.U. of benzene = 4. If the official answer is 3, it may represent only the **3 double bonds** (excluding the ring), depending on the specific definition used in your curriculum.*