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ChemistryGOCAromaticityHard2 minQB
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Classify the cycloheptatrienyl cation as aromatic, anti-aromatic or non-aromatic. (assume the ring is planar)

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Answer:
C
Solution:

3 bonds give 6 π electrons and the cationic carbon has an empty p orbital, so all seven carbons are in the cycle. 4n+2 with n = 1. Aromatic.

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