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ChemistryGOCAromaticityEasy2 minQB
ChemistryEasysingle choice
Classify the following as aromatic, anti-aromatic or non-aromatic. (assume the ring is planar)
Options:
Answer:
B
Solution:
The C=O polarises (C+ ). The ring then has 3 C=C = 6 π electrons plus an empty p orbital on the cationic carbon, which is the tropylium cation. The exocyclic C=O π bond is not counted. Aromatic.
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:GOCSubtopic:Aromaticity
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