Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780073402772
Author: Janice G. Smith
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 17, Problem 17.21P
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Interpretation: The given cation is to be shown as aromatic, using inscribed polygon method.

Concept introduction: Inscribed polygon method is used to predict the relative energies of molecular orbitals of cyclic, completely conjugated molecules. Inscribed polygon is also known as Frost circle.

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