Chapter 14, Problem 7PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the product is to be determined, and according to the given experimental results, the bonding in tropylium ion is to be suggested.

Concept introduction:

The polar solutes are soluble in polar solvents whereas and nonpolar solutes dissolve only in nonpolar solvents.

Cycloheptatriene is not aromatic, although it contains $6\pi \text{ electron}$ due to the absence of delocalization around the ring.