Which of the following statements is not true about the structure of benzene?
A) the carbon-carbon bonds are all the same length
B) the structure rapidly transforms between two resonance contributors
C) the structure is an average of two resonance contributors
D) the ring of six carbon atoms is planar

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Benzene's structure does not rapidly transform between two resonance contributors; instead, it is best described as a hybrid of multiple resonance structures, where the electrons are delocalized across the carbon atoms, making all carbon-carbon bonds equal in length. This delocalization contributes to its stability and unique properties, rather than a rapid shifting between two distinct structures.

Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About the Structure