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Classify the cycloheptatrienyl anion as aromatic, anti-aromatic or non-aromatic. (assume the ring is planar)

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3 $C = C$ bonds (6 electrons) + the carbanion pair (2) = 8 π electrons, 4n with n = 2, in a planar cyclic system. Anti-aromatic.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:GOCSubtopic:Aromaticity

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