Question

Which of the following is not an aromatic compound?

• A. Benzene
• B. Cyclohexane
• C. Ortho xylene
• D. Picric acid

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Cyclohexane

Answer 2

Aromatic compounds are characterised by their unusual stability, delocalisation of $\pi$-electrons in a planar ring. They undergo substitution reactions more favourably than addition reaction these properties are not present in cyclohexane.