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ChemistryGOCAromaticityMedium2 minQB
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Classify the cyclodecapentaenyl anion as aromatic, anti-aromatic or non-aromatic. (assume the ring is planar)

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Answer:
A
Solution:

Five bonds (10π) + the carbanion pair (2π) = 12π = 4n (n = 3). Anti-aromatic.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:GOCSubtopic:Aromaticity
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