Chapter 21, Problem 21.40P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: 2-pyridone is a derivative of 2-hydroxypryridine which is aromatic. Whether 2-pyridone has a comparable aromatic character or not has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Aromatic character:

The delocalization of $\text{π-electrons}$ of conjugated $\text{π-bonds}$ in a cyclic and planar compounds is known as the aromatic character of the compound. The delocalization also occurs between the negative charge and the $\text{π-electrons}$ in case if the compound is a negatively charged species.