Even though double bonds are present, benzene is quite stable and does not undergo common addition reactions undergone by alkenes.
Benzene and other arenes undergo following types of reactions.
1. substitution
2. addition
3. oxidation
Substitution reactions are covered in different posts
Addition reactions
1. hydrogen
2. halogens
3. ozone
Oxidation
combustion
Oxidation of benzene
Oxidation of alkyl side chain
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