Which of the following is more stable ? (a) (b)

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Which of the following is more stable ?

(a) structure (b)

Answer:

Solution:

(a) is the tropylium ion (6 π electrons, aromatic). (b) is the cyclopentadienyl cation (4 π electrons, antiaromatic). a $>$ b.

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