What is the primary reason that benzene undergoes Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (EAS) rather than addition reactions?

• A. Addition reactions do not occur because benzene lacks unsaturation.
• B. Benzene cannot form bonds with electrophiles in addition reactions.
• C. EAS allows benzene to maintain its aromaticity, which is energetically favorable.
• D. EAS is the only reaction type benzene can undergo due to its structure.

Answer: (C)