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Aromaticity Questions Latest Aromaticity MCQ Objective Questions od CR ABS Re lial RR Se eeu Start Complete Exam Preparation Glens Practice ean osc) Cree ee xtc) Question 1: View this Question Online > The number of aromatic compounds from the given compounds is: Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2:4 coaching ad Aromaticity Question 1 Detailed Solution The correct answer is 4. Explanation:- N Similar like trophyllum cation 6 p electrons involve in system which follows huckels rule Aromatic comgound ae Sulphur atom has unpaired electron also involved in the conjugation 10 p electfenjaromatic system eoks 4 Antiaromatic compound 12 p electron i a. njugation az SS A eae Lone pair of Nitrogen also consider in aromaticity Nitrogen and boron atom are sp2 hybridize 107 electrons aromatic compound Boron is sp2 Hybrodise Aromatic comp[ound Conclusion: So, only 4 compound were Aromatic. & Pees eee) Scarce ice) Cee a eas are Cres eau Download App Question 2: View this Question Online > Which among the following is a chemical system that is non-aromatic? Oo 4. More than one of the above 5. None of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Aromaticity Question 2 Detailed Solution Concept: Huckel's rule of aromaticity + The compounds are said to be aromatic if they satisfy the following conditions- « The molecule should be cyclic, + The molecule must be conjugate: sp? hybridized, + The number of pi electrons in the system is (4n + 2), where values of ncan be 0,1,2... + The molecule has to be planar so that all pi electrons in the system are delocalized. + Aromatic compounds are exceptionally stable + Conditions for compounds to be anti-aromatic + The compounds should possess a 4n number of pi electrons, where n = + The molecule must be cyclic, every atom in the molecule should be 1,2. * The molecule must be conjugate hybridized. + The molecule has to be planar. + Anti- aromatic compounds are unstable. + Non- aromatic compounds have 4n+2 or 4n number of pi electrons but they are not planer or fail any of the above-mentioned eriteria every atom in the molecule should be sp? Explanation: CH, + Toluene has 6 TT electrons. * Every member in the ring is Sp? hybridized and thus the molecule is planar. + The system is conjugated. Hence, the compound is aromatic. + Cyclo-octateraene has 8 Tr electrons, + Every member of the ring is sp? hybridi: + The system is conjugated, + The system has 4n electrons and it may seem that itis anti-aromatic, but the shape of the molecule is not planar and thus it is non-aromatic. The shape of the molecule is actually tub-like. KR GA _ aot + Anthracene has 14 @ electrons. + Every member in the ring is sp hybridized and thus the molecule is planar. + The system is conjugated. Hence, the compound is aromatic. + In pyrrole, the lone pair of electrons in nitrogen is planar to the ring and can enter in conjugation with the system. + The total number of tr electrons thus becomes 6. + The system is also eyelic and conjugated. Hence, the compound is aromatic. > important Points + The lone pair of electrons that are planar to the ring is counted as pi electrons. + Some compounds that have lone pair of electrons and are aromatic are Y @G Furan Pyridine 6x electrons (n=1) 6 electrons (n=1) (Aromatic) (Aromatic) ECE spear por tinil Start Complete Exam Preparation CR Coe Da Scott ica eae : Acca MasterClass Gas etter Download App Question 3: View this Question Online > Among the resonance forms given, below, the one which contributes most to the stability of azulene is: ® Answer (Detailed Solution Below) ® Option 1: 9 Aromaticity Question 3 Detailed Solution The correct answer is ° Concep' O + Aromaticity: Despite its non-benzenoid nature, azulene maintains aromati tHirings, adhering to Huckel's rule (4n+2 Tr-electrons rule) in each separate ring. dipole moment, attributed to its asymmetric E> and non-coplanar structure. Explanation: Electron Distribution: It covet de A harg e where the seven-membered ring is more electron-rich compared to the Boars ting. This is an essential aspect of azulene's structure, contributing to its distinct blue color and dipole moment. Charge Localization: The charges in form 1 are placed in a way that enhances the molecule's stability through effective delocalization over the aromatic system. CP-O Azulene Gre Both rings contain °7° , follow huckel rule Conclusion: so, contributes most to the stability of azulene is option 1. Pee nT cil Roem econ Sela me (Mh Cuim erie l el) Ce Cer ee Download App Question 4: View this Question Online > The following hydrocarbon has a dipole moment of 0.8 because: @ ~~ \ CO» \ © 1. Itexist as ® in whieh Both thé’rings exhibit aromaticity. 2. Charge separation permits conformation stability 3. The tworfings are of different size A. molecule obeys 4n + 2 Huckel rule Answer (Detailed Solution Bolow) a 8 Option 1: Itexist as ® in which both the rings exhibit aromaticity. Aromaticity Question 4 Detailed Solution S © The correct answer is It exist as ® in which both the rings exhibit aromaticity. Concept + Dipole Moment in Hydrocarbons: Arises primarily due to asymmetric molecular geometry and uneven electron distribution. + Aromaticity and Electron Delocalization: Each benzene ring is aromatic on its own, contributing to the overall stability of the molecule. j + Conformational Flexibility: The biphenyl structure allows the rings some rotational Peder around the sigma bond connecting them, affecting electron distribution,and. the overall molecular polarity. Explanation: Reason in the dipole moment is the wD... that is giving it aromatic character. + the molecule does not have additional substituents that cause steric hindrance, yet there is still a significant possibility of a natural twist occurring due to inherent molecular strain or external influences (like solvent interactions or temperature). + Even aslight twisting can lead to asymmetry in electron density distribution, thus resulting in a measurable dipole moment. The more the rings are twisted from coplanarity, the more pronounced the dipole effect, as the symmetry that would normally cancel out polar vectors is lost. Conclusion: e So, the hydrocarbon has a dipole moment of 0.8 because It exist as ® in which both the rings exhibit aromaticity. x & India’s #1 Learning P!: ne a Start Complete Exam Preparation B Download App Question 5: View this Question Online > Which of the following compounds is non aromatic? Q 7 NH Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Aromaticity Question 5 Detailed Solution The correct answer is option 4 Concept:- + Aromatic stabilization refers to the phenomenon where certain eyelie molecules, known as aromatic compounds, are particularly stable due to the delocalization of electrons in their pi-bonding system. + This delocalization creates a state of lower energy, which makes these compounds more stable than would be expected based on their individual atoms or bonding interactions. + Huckel’s (4n+2) pi electron rule is @ concept in organic chemistry that helps to predict the aromaticity of a molecule based on its number of pi electrons. * According to this rule, if a molecule has 4n4+2 pi electrons (where nis an integer), itis likely to be aromatic and exhibit greater stability due to the delocalization of electrons. + The compounds are said to be aromatic if they satisfy the following conditions- ¢ The molecule should be cyclic. © The molecule must be conjugated, ie every atom in the molecule should be sp? hybridized. + The number of pi electrons in the system is (4n + 2), where values of ncan be 0, 1, 2a. ¢ The molecule has to be planar so that all pi electrons in the system are delocalized + Aromatic compounds are exceptionally stable. Explanation:- OH cy Hi a. QO + It contains a planar, cyclic ring system with six pi-electrons, which satisfies Htickel’s rule of aromaticity. The molecule has two resonance structures, which contribute to its stability and aromatic character. Therefore, it is considered an aromatic compound. 0 OH Aromatic a b. * The resonating structures of the molecule are shown below: H i} Qh HON, NH <— Za. WN SS oY Sy 0 ‘OH Aromatic: + The molecule has two resonance structures, which contribute to its stability and aromatic character. Therefore, it is considered an aromatic compound. + It contains a planar, cyclic ring system with six pi-electrons, which satisfies Hiickel's rule of aromaticity. oO | NH ny, ° « H \ + The resonating structures of the molecule are shown below: eo on x D c H (N NICO Non H Aromatic * The molecule has two resonance structures, which contribute to its stability and aromatic character. Therefore, it is considered an aromatic compound. + It contains a planar, cyclic ring system with six pi-electrons, which satisfies Hiickel’s rule of aromaticity. i ONS N y d. ° + The resonating structures of the molecule are shown below: oO oO Non-aromatic + The resonating structure of the above molecule does not satisfy Hiickel's rule of aromaticity, as the number of the pi electrons in the resonating structure is 4, + One of the C atom in the ring is sp’ hybridized, that makes it a nonplanar, cyclic ring m. + Thus, it isa non-aromatic compound. Conclusion:- Hence, option 4 is the correct answer. Top Aromaticity MC@ Objective Questions India's #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation lions fre Mock Tests lcd re rome reared Ber Jownload App ‘Question 6 View this Question Online > Which compound amongst the following is not an aromatic compound? e.. , Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Aromaticity Question 6 Detailed Solution Concept! Rule for aromaticity - Huckel gave the rule to determine whether a given compound is aromatic or not is called Huckel's (4n+2)r electron rule, Huckel's (4n+2)r e" rule - + This is also called the rule of aromaticity as it states whether a compound is aromatic or not. + Huckel gave a few conditions, if the given compound follows all the conditions then it is said to be aromatic otherwise not. The conditions are- * Given molecule must be cyclic. © The given molecule must be a planar ring or atoms of the molecule must lie in the same x plane + The molecule must have conjugated pi bonds in its structure or the molecule must oO fully conjugated. » The given molecule must have 4n+2 rt electrons, where, integer. How to calculate (4n+2)r electrons ~ 0° 1. Calculate the no. of pi electrons present in the molecule ‘Oo 2. Put them equal to (4n + 2). 3. Calculate the 'n' value here. S 4, If nis 0 ora positive integer, then the molecule tic, otherwise not. Calculation: is either zero o sitive In the given molecules only option 1 (cycloheptatriene) is not aromatic as it does not follow Huckel's rule of aromaticity. 1. It is having a ring in its structure. So, it follows condition no. 1 of aromaticity. 2. tis having a planar ring, all pi bonds lie in the same plane. Hence, follow the second condition. 3. In its structure total 1 electrons are 6, hence, the value of 'n’ is 1 which is a positive integer. So, it follows the fourth condition of aromaticity also. 4, But it does not have its 7 electrons in conjugation. Here, it does not meet the conditions of a Hint eg cect eas Based upon the above observation, as cycloheptatriene (option 1) has not a complete conjugated structure or does not have all tr electrons in conjugation, It does not obey Huckel’s rule of aromaticity and hence is not aromatic. Hence, the correct answer is option 1, Ee rere Pela me CM cima leh) oui re parca re ese Gir are C a Sc Download App ‘Question 7 View this Question Online > Which among the following is a chemical system that is non-aromatic? ; CH, +: Answer (Detailed Soluti6hBeloW) Option = Aromaticity Question 7 Detailed Solution Concept: Huckel's rule of aromaticity + The compounds are said to be aromatic if they satisfy the following conditions- 2 The molecule should be cyelic. 2 The molecule must be Conjugated i.e every atom in the molecule should be sp? hybridized, + The number of pi electrons in the system is (4n + 2), where values of n can be 0,1,2... ¢ The molecule has to be planar so that all pi electrons in the system are delocalized, + Aromatic compounds are exceptionally stable, + Conditions for compounds to be anti-aromatic = The compounds should possess a 4n number of pi electrons, where n= 0,1,2.. + The molecule must be cyclic. * The molecule must be Conjugatedi.e every atom in the molecule should be sp? hybridized. 2 The molecule has to be planar. + Anti- aromatic compounds are unstable, + Non- aromatic compounds have 4n+2 or dn number of pi electrons but they are net planar or fail any of the above-mentioned eriteria. Explanation: a 4, + Toluene has 6 Tr electrons. * Every member in the ring is SP? hybridized and thus the molecule is planar. + The system is conjugated, Hence, the compound is aromatic. + Cyclo-octateraene has 8 Trelectrons. + Every member of the ring is sp? hybridized. + The system is conjugated. + The system has 4M Tr electrons and it may seem that it is anti-aromatic, but the shape of the molecule is not planar and thus it is non-aromatic, The shape of the molecule is actually tub-like. \A fai sr +o a SNA ~ + Anthracene has 14 m electrons. + Every member in the ring is sp? hybridized and thus the molecule is planar. + The system is conjugated. Hence, the compound is aromatic. «+ In pyrrole, the lone pair of electrons in nitrogen is planar to the ring and can enter in conjugation with the system. + The total number of tr electrons thus becomes 6. + The system is also eyelic and conjugated. Hence, the compound is aromatic. + The lone pair of electrons that are planar to the ring is counted as pi electrons. + Some compounds that have lone pair of electrons and are aromatic are Furan Pyridine Gr electrons (n=1) 6 electrons (n=1) (Aromatic) (Aromatic) India's #1 Learning Platform Ree Re se Start Complete Exam Pre, eau Crete Download App Question 8 View this Question Online > The correct order of the pK, of the following compounds is nswer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2:A>C>B Aromaticity Question 8 Detailed Solution Concept: Acid Strength and Aromatacity: * A substance that gives H* ion in the solution and forms salts by combining with some metals is called acid. According to Arrhenius, acid is a substance that releases an H* ion in the solution and a base is a substance that accepts an H™ ion from the solution. + The pK, value indicates the strength of an acid in the solution. The lower the value of pK., the more the acid's strength will be. + Aromatic compounds follow Huckel's rule, according to which a cyclic, planar, and conjugated species having (4n+2)pi electrons (n = 0,1,3...) is aromatic. + Aromatic compounds are very stable. + Whereas, the anti-aromatic compounds follow the 4npi electrons rule. According to this a cydic, planar, and conjugated species having (4n+2)pi electrons (n = 0,1,3..) is aromatic. + Anti-aromatic compounds are very unstable. Explanation: ot : + The conjugate base formed by compound A after deprotonation is an anti-aromatic GC ; compound with 4npi electrons for n=1, which is unstable, Thus, compound A has | acid strength and a high value of pK.. + The conjugate base formed by compound C after deprotonation i matic compound with 8npi electrons for n=2, which is unst und B also has a lower acid strength and a high pK, value. + The conjugate base formed by ore Qe is an aromatic compound with 6npi electrons for n=1, which is very s ‘ompound B has the highest acid strength and lowest value of p! -H" (4pi electrons) [>on — [be Anti-aromatic A -H” (6pi electrons) Ces Cpe eee B -H” (8pi electrons) ©- 4 Oc ‘Anti-aromatic e Conclusion: + Thus, the correct order of the pK, of the following compounds is A> C > B. Eee ee) Pela me CM cine yle lated) ovis oe parca (Be) raketises Gocctin oon (2) ae SOAR DB Download App Question 9 View this Question Online > Which of the following compound aromatic according to Huckel's rule? Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Aromaticity Question 9 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Option 2. © Key Points + Option 1 =Has 8m electrons, does not follow Huckel rule. Orbitals of one carbon atom are not in conjugation. It is not aromatic + Option 2=Has 6rr delocalized electrons. Hence, is aromatic. + Option 3=Out of 8rt electrons it has delocalized 6rt electrons in one six-membered planar ring. which do not follows Huckel's rule due to which it will be non-aromatic. + Option 4=Has 6r electrons in conjugation but not in the ring. Non-aromatic. + Huckel’s Rule « * Huckel’s Rule is used! to estimate the aromatic qualities of any planar ring-shape O molecule in organic chemistry. K 4 Which of the following species is/are aromatic? = Ss co CoD Led ey! A B c 1. onlyA 2. onlyB 3. only B andC % 4, only A and Be ~ Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: only A and B Aromaticity Question 10 Detailed Solution jons for compounds to be Non-aromatic:- > Non-aromatic compounds have 4n + 2 or 4n number of r electrons =» There is no delocalized electron system in that molecule. + The system must be non-planar and unconjugated. Explanati oe N aA A + The compound has 61 electrons. it obeys Huckel’s (4n+2)rt rule for + Every member in the ring is sp? hybridized and thus the molecule is planar. + The system is conjugated. Hence, the compound A is aromatic. GJ VL B. B + The compound has 10m electrons. it obeys Huckel's (4n+2)rt rule for n=2 * Every member in the ring is sp* hy ‘ed and)thus the molecule is planar. + The system is conjugated. Hence, the compound 8 is aromatic. CO a Cc + The compound has 12m electrons + Although every member in the ring is sp? hybridized and thus the molecule is planar. + The system is conjugated. + This compound should be anti-aromatic as it contains 12m electrons (obeys 4nmt rule for n=3). Hence, the compound is anti-aromatic. Conclusion: Hence, only A and B species are aromatic. ee seu Eiay PS eTa me) (CM cies tle Laced) Po oe Gites cree eta ec Download App ‘Question 11 View this Question Online > Among the following, Slers) the total number of aromatic species is_ Answer (Detailed Solution Below) 4.0 Aromaticity Oo 1 tion we aromaticity 1e compounds are said to be aromatic if they satisfy the following conditions- « The molecule should be cyclic. * The molecule must be conjugated, ie every atom in the molecule should be sp? hybridized. © The number of pi electrons in the system is (An + 2), where values of nean be 0, 1, 2... + The molecule has to be planar so that all pi electrons in the system are delocalized * Aromatic compounds are exceptionally stable. + Conditions for compounds to be anti-aromatic > The compounds should possess a 4n number of pi electrons, where n = 0, 1, 2. + The molecule must be cyclic. + The molecule must be conjugated, ie every atom in the molecule should be sp? hybridized. + The molecule has to be planar. + Anti-aromatic compounds are unstable. + Non- aromatic compounds have 4n + 2 or 4n number of pi electrons but they are not planar or fail any of the above-mentioned criteria. Explanation: Ortho and peri fused rings - if three atoms are common between the first ring and the other two rings then itis said to be ortho and peri fused rings. This type of fused rings is generally present in the polycyclic rings where the ring is ortho fused with two different sides of two rings which themselves are ortho fused. For Example, in case of phenalene. Incase of phenalene the double bond cannot be distributed in such a way so that each carbon has. one single and one double bond so it is net aromatic. But it is acidic in nature so reacts rapidly with potassium methoxide to give the corresponding anion as shown. The anionic form of phenalene is completely aromatic. A [a aA ] UL OO Phenalene + The number of 7 electrons and the aromaticity of the compounds is given below: — De-localized 4x electrons, Non - Aromatic 5 o ( ae — 6n electrons, delocalised 2 Aromatic — 4relectrons Anti - Aromatic ‘ ~ [ ]] — Aretestrons Anti - Aromatic — 2nelectrons \ / Aromatic om s 1 lectrons, n= 3 Aromatic P\ — 6relectrons & ) Aromatic N | H — 8x electrons Anti - Aromatic Hence, the number of aromatic compounds is four. ieee Jownload App ‘Question 12 Which of the following compound is not aromatic? Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: View this Question Online > Aromaticity Question 12 Detailed Solution Concept: Aromaticity of a compound can be decided by Huckel's rule. In cyclopentadieny! cation (Al, resonance takes place. Hence, is anti-aromatic. Anti-aromaticity is a characteristic of a cyclic molecule with aft electron system that has higher energy due to the presence of 4n delocalised (rt or lone paif) electrons in it. Unlike aromatic compounds, which follow |'s rule\(4n + 2] electrons) and are highly stable, anti-aromatic compounds are highly urstat highly reactive. Huckel's rule as it has conjugated 4 -electron system. Rest of the species are aromatic at each of them belongs to 6 -electron [(4n + 2)r,, n = 1] system. Huckel's rule estimates whether a planar ring molecule will have aromatic properties. The Mbius-Huckel’s concept, a cyclic ring molecule follows Huckel's rule when the number of its Tt- electron equals 4n + 2 where n is a non-negative integer. Compounds (B), (C), (0) are containing 6re” in complete conjugation and are aromatic [{ \ ‘N: H 6 (B) (c) (D) Compound (A) is anti-aromatic as it has 4mte in complete conjugation and doesn't obey Huckel rule. Ca Pie ABST Beclial @ Trusted by 1,86,00,449+ Start Complete Exam Preparation ee joes pe MasterClasses resting Ex otiza) Download App Question 13: View this Question Online > Which compound amongst the following is not an aromatic compound? ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Aromaticity Question 13 Detailed Solution Concept Rule for aromaticity - Huckel gave the rule to determine whether a given compound is aromatic or not is called Huckel’s (4n+2)re electron rule. Huckel's (4n+2)r e" rule - + This is also called the rule of aromaticity as it states whether a compound is aromatic or not. + Huckel gave a few conditions, if the given compound follows all the conditions then it is said to be aromatic otherwise not. The conditions are- » Given molecule must be cyclic. 2 The given molecule must be a planar ring or atoms of the molecule must lie in the same plane, - re OC - ~~ ahaa’ crime) ahh ieiieaiieaiienieeicaniniiinmnie’ fully conjugated. 2 The given molecule must have 4n+2 1 electrons, where, n is either zero of anyipositive: integer. How to calculate (4n+2)r electrons - 1, Calculate the no. of pi electrons present in the molecule 2. Put them equal to (4n + 2) 3. Calculate the 'n‘ value here. 4. If nis 0 ora positive integer, then the molecule is aromatic/otherwise not. Calculation: ~ In the given molecules only option 4 (cycloheptatriene) is not aromatic as it does not follow Huckel's rule of aromaticity. ve . It is having a ring in its structure. So, it follows condition no. 1 of aromaticity. . It is having a planar ring, all pi bonds lie in the same plane. Hence, follow the second condition. 3. In its structure total 1 electrons are 6, hence, the value of 'n’ is 1 which is a positive integer. So, it follows the fourth condition of aromaticity also. 4, But it does not have its 1 electrons in conjugation. Here, it does not meet the conditions of Huckel's aromaticity rule Based upon the above observation, as cycloheptatriene (option 1) has not a complete conjugated structure or does not have all 1 electrons in conjugation, it does not obey Huckel's rule of aromaticity and hence is not aromatic. Hence, the correct answer is option 1, Pe Tee amen Tiel) Start Complete Exam Preparation CeO an A cy Poor eens Question Bank Exc) Download App ees an She Question 14: View this Question Online > Benzene is: 1. Gaseous pollutant 2. Liquid pollutant ant 4. All of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1 : Gaseous pollutant Aromaticity Question 14 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Gaseous pollutant. * Benzene is an organic chemical compound! having the molecular formula CgHg. + The famous scientist Faraday obtained benzene for the first time in 1825 AD from the oil obtained from the illuminating gas. » Important Points + Benzene is an aromatic compound (hydrocarbon). * It is a colarless and highly refractive liquid. Its boiling point is 80°C, solidification temperature is 5.5 °C and density is 0.899 at 0 °C. + Its smell is aromatic and its taste is specific. + It is sparingly soluble in water, more soluble in ether, and soluble in all proportions in ether and carbon disulfide. + Asa solvent, it is widely used in dissolving rubber, gum, fat, sulfur, and resin, India's #1 Learning Platform Ree eo Start Complete Exam Preparation Download App Question 15: View this Question Online > Which among the following is a chemical system that is non-aromatic? © % Aromaticity Question 16 Detailed Solution Concept: Huckel's rule of aromaticity + The compounds are said to be aromatic if they satisfy the following condlitions- + The molecule should be eyelic. + The molecule must be conjugatedi.e every atom in the molecule should be sp? hybridized. + The number of pi electrons in the system is (4n + 2), where values of n can be 0,1,2... 2 The molecule has to be planar so that all pi electrons in the system are delocalized. + Aromatic compounds are exceptionally stable. + Conditions for compounds to be anti-aromatic + The compounds should possess a 4n number of pi electrons, where n= 0,1,2.. > The molecule must be cyclic. * The molecule must be conjugated i.e every atom in the molecule should be Sp bybidized. » The molecule has to be planar. + Anti- aromatic compounds are unstable, + Non- aromatic compounds have 4n*2 or 4n number of pi electrons but they are not planer or fail any of the above-mentioned eri Explanation: CH, + Toluene has 6 Tr electrons. * Every member in the ring is Sp? hybridized and thus the molecule is planar. + The system is conjugated. Hence, the compound is aromatic, + Cyclo-octateraene has 8 Telectrons. + Every member of the ring is 8p2 hybridi: + The system is conjugated, + The system has 4n T electrons and it may seem that it is anti-aromatic, but the shape of the molecule is not planar and thus it is non-aromatic. dd, The shape of the molecule is actually tub-Ti ; \ Ree) a0" co - + Anthracene has 14 electrons, + Every member in the ring is sp hybridized and thus the molecule is planar. + The system is conjugated. Hence, the compound is aromatic. QO N 4H + In pyrtole, the lone pair of electrons in nitrogen is planar to the ring and can enter in conjugation with the system. + The total number of Tr electrons thus becomes 6. + The system is also eyelic and conjugated. Hence, the compound is aromatic. PS panartant Painte * The lone pair of electrons that are planar to the ring is counted as pi electrons. + Some compounds that have lone pair of electrons and are aromatic are YY Furan Pyridine Gr electrons (n=1) 6 electrons (n=1) (Aromatic) (Aromatic)

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