For each of the species below, identify any cyclic conjugated system, then: A. Determine the number of electrons in a system of cyclic conjugation (zero if no cyclic conjugation). B. Specify whether the species is "a"-aromatic, "aa"-anti-aromatic, or "na"-non-aromatic (neither aromatic nor anti-aromatic). (Presume rings to be planar unless structure obviously prevents planarity. If there is more than one conjugated ring, count electrons in the largest.) 1. A.Electrons in a cyclic conjugated system. B.The compound is (a, aa, or na) OCH3 2. A.Electrons in a cyclic conjugated system. B.The compound is (a, aa, or na)

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For each of the species below, identify any cyclic conjugated system, then:

A. Determine the number of electrons in a system of cyclic conjugation (zero if no cyclic conjugation).
B. Specify whether the species is "a"-aromatic, "aa"-anti-aromatic, or "na"-non-aromatic (neither aromatic nor anti-aromatic).
(Presume rings to be planar unless the structure obviously prevents planarity. If there is more than one conjugated ring, count electrons in the largest.)

**1. [Hexagon structure without any additional symbols]**

- **A. Electrons in a cyclic conjugated system:** 
- **B. The compound is (a, aa, or na):** 

**2. [Hexagon structure with OH attached to the carbon of the hexagon]**

- **A. Electrons in a cyclic conjugated system:** 
- **B. The compound is (a, aa, or na):** 

Explanation:

1. **Structure 1:**
   - This is a hexagon with no additional symbols or details, often representing a cyclohexane ring, but there are no double bonds indicating conjugation.

2. **Structure 2:**
   - This hexagon has an OH group attached to one of the carbons, which is a common representation of phenol (a benzene ring with a hydroxyl group).

In each of the questions, students are required to determine:
- The number of π-electrons involved in the conjugation within the ring structure.
- Whether the compound is aromatic (a), anti-aromatic (aa), or non-aromatic (na), based on the number of electrons and the predefined rules of aromaticity.
Transcribed Image Text:For each of the species below, identify any cyclic conjugated system, then: A. Determine the number of electrons in a system of cyclic conjugation (zero if no cyclic conjugation). B. Specify whether the species is "a"-aromatic, "aa"-anti-aromatic, or "na"-non-aromatic (neither aromatic nor anti-aromatic). (Presume rings to be planar unless the structure obviously prevents planarity. If there is more than one conjugated ring, count electrons in the largest.) **1. [Hexagon structure without any additional symbols]** - **A. Electrons in a cyclic conjugated system:** - **B. The compound is (a, aa, or na):** **2. [Hexagon structure with OH attached to the carbon of the hexagon]** - **A. Electrons in a cyclic conjugated system:** - **B. The compound is (a, aa, or na):** Explanation: 1. **Structure 1:** - This is a hexagon with no additional symbols or details, often representing a cyclohexane ring, but there are no double bonds indicating conjugation. 2. **Structure 2:** - This hexagon has an OH group attached to one of the carbons, which is a common representation of phenol (a benzene ring with a hydroxyl group). In each of the questions, students are required to determine: - The number of π-electrons involved in the conjugation within the ring structure. - Whether the compound is aromatic (a), anti-aromatic (aa), or non-aromatic (na), based on the number of electrons and the predefined rules of aromaticity.
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