Goc Theory Part 4 Ques2
Question: Which of the following is a characteristic of aromatic compounds?
Options:
A) They have a sweet aroma
B) They follow Hückel’s rule
C) They are always heterocyclic
D) They are always aliphatic
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Answer: b
Explanation:
A) The term “aromatic” in chemistry doesn’t necessarily mean sweet-smelling.
B) Correct. Aromatic compounds follow Hückel’s rule, which states that they have $(4n+2)$ π electrons.
C) Not all aromatic compounds are heterocyclic; many are homocyclic.
D) Aromatic compounds are cyclic, not aliphatic.
BETA
