Identify the correct statements for a ring system to exhibit aromaticity (i) It must not be planar. (ii) It…

Identify the correct statements for a ring system to exhibit aromaticity (i) It must not be planar. (ii) It must possess $(4 n+2) \pi$-electrons. (iii) It must be planar. (iv) It must possess $4 n \pi$-electrons. The correct answer is
  1. ii, iv
  2. i, ii
  3. i, iv
  4. ii, iii

Solution

(i) For a compound to be aromatic (ii) The ring system must contain $(4 n+2) \pi$ electrons. (iii) The ring system must be planar.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2017 (26 Apr Shift 1)

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