NEET2022Chemistry
Q.
Which compound amongst the following is not an aromatic compound ?

- A
1
- B
2
- C
3
- D
4
Solution
Aromaticity requires a planar cyclic system with continuous overlap of -orbitals and electrons (Huckel's rule).
Option (1): cycloheptatrienyl cation (tropylium), 6 electrons, aromatic.
Option (2): cyclopropenyl cation, 2 electrons (), aromatic.
Option (3): cycloheptatriene contains an sp CH group, which interrupts the cyclic conjugation. It is non-aromatic.
Option (4): cyclopentadienyl anion, 6 electrons, aromatic.
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