Which of the following statement about tropone is true?

1. It is heterocyclic having molecular formula $\mathrm{C}_5 \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{O}$
2. It is benzenoid having molecular formula $\mathrm{C}_{10} \mathrm{H}_8 \mathrm{O}$
3. It is non-benzenoid having molecular formula $\mathrm{C}_7 \mathrm{H}_6 \mathrm{O}$
4. It is heterocyclic having molecular formula $\mathrm{C}_7 \mathrm{H}_6 \mathrm{O}$

Solution

It is non-benzenoid having molecular formula $\mathrm{C}_7 \mathrm{H}_6 \mathrm{O}$

Asked in: MHT CET 2021 (24 Sep Shift 1)

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