Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The given compound is to be classified as aromatic, antiaromatic or not aromatic.
Concept introduction: A molecule must be cyclic, planar, completely conjugated and should follow
According to the Huckel’s rule the number of
(b)
Interpretation: The given compound is to be classified as aromatic, antiaromatic or not aromatic.
Concept introduction: A molecule must be cyclic, planar, completely conjugated and should follow Huckel’s rule to be classified as aromatic. For an antiaromatic molecule, the molecule must be cyclic, planar, completely conjugated and have
According to the Huckel’s rule the number of
(c)
Interpretation: The given compound is to be classified as aromatic, antiaromatic or not aromatic.
Concept introduction: A molecule must be cyclic, planar, completely conjugated and should follow Huckel’s rule to be classified as aromatic. For an antiaromatic molecule, the molecule must be cyclic, planar, completely conjugated and have
According to the Huckel’s rule the number of
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