Question
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− and system should be planar where n is an integer. (V) and (VI) both have 4e− and planar structure. Hence are Antiaromatic