Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781118875766
Author: T. W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle, Scott A. Snyder
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 14, Problem 8PP
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Interpretation:

The pi-electron energies of a cyclic and an open-chain compound are to be explained.

Concept introduction:

A cyclic molecule containing a 4n π-electron system, not following Huckel’s rule (4n+2), is known as an antiaromatic molecule.

A cyclic molecule containing a π-electron system, following Huckel’s rule (4n+2), is known as an aromatic molecule.

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