Delocalized electron in cyclohexene?

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Delocalization of electrons occurs when there is a network of pi bonds, as seen in benzene, where resonance structures illustrate this phenomenon. In contrast, cyclohexene has only one pi bond, resulting in localized electrons between two carbon atoms, meaning there is no delocalization. The discussion also touches on the potential for delocalization when two double bonds are adjacent, suggesting that such arrangements could lead to delocalization. Additionally, it is noted that delocalization is related to conductivity, implying that cyclohexene, lacking delocalized electrons, cannot conduct electricity effectively.
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Is there any?
I was taught that for delocalization of electron to occur, pi bond must be present.
But when i did a question on it, it says that there is no delocalization on cyclohexene.

Anyone mind teaching me how and why it occur?And how to identify delocalization of electrons?
 
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chewchun said:
Is there any?
I was taught that for delocalization of electron to occur, pi bond must be present.
But when i did a question on it, it says that there is no delocalization on cyclohexene.

Anyone mind teaching me how and why it occur?And how to identify delocalization of electrons?

Electrons are delocalized in benzene because a pi-bond NETWORK is created (if you want to draw the resonance structure of benzene, you'll see what I mean). In cyclohexene, there is only one pi-bond and so the electrons in that pi-bond are localized between those two carbon atoms.
 
Einstein Mcfly said:
Electrons are delocalized in benzene because a pi-bond NETWORK is created (if you want to draw the resonance structure of benzene, you'll see what I mean). In cyclohexene, there is only one pi-bond and so the electrons in that pi-bond are localized between those two carbon atoms.
Pardon me,but if there are two double bond side by side,then will there by delocalization?
And does delocalization= conductivity (which mean cyclohexene can't conduct electricity)?
 
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