Question
Organic Chemistry Question on Aromaticity & chemistry of aromatic compounds
Which statement regarding Huckel's rule is FALSE?
A
There must be (4n+2) pi (π) electrons
B
The molecule must be planar
C
The molecule must be cyclic
D
Each of the pi (π) electrons must be associated with a conjugated double bond
Answer
Each of the pi (π) electrons must be associated with a conjugated double bond
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (D) : Each of the pi (π) electrons must be associated with a conjugated double bond