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Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons

Which of the following compounds are antiaromatic

A

(I) and (V)

B

(II) and (V)

C

(I) and (IV)

D

(V) and (VI)

Answer

(V) and (VI)

Explanation

Solution

have (4n+2)πe\left(4n+2\right)\,\pi e^{-} and system should be planar where n is an integer. (V) and (VI) both have 4e4\,e^{-} and planar structure. Hence are Antiaromatic