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Which of the following are aromatic? 

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Aromatic compounds must have a conjugated system of alternating bonds and satisfy Hückel's rule for aromaticity.
Updated On: Feb 10, 2026
  • A, B & D
  • B & C
  • B, C & D
  • A, B & C
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation


Condition 1: Aromaticity Criteria. 
A compound is aromatic if it adheres to Hückel's rule: a planar ring structure with \( 4n + 2 \) π-electrons, where \(n\) is any non-negative integer.

Condition 2: Individual Compound Evaluation. 
- (A) Not aromatic. Although it possesses 6 π-electrons, its non-planar ring disqualifies it.  
- (B) Aromatic. The presence of a nitrogen atom and a conjugated system confirms its aromaticity. 
- (C) Aromatic. Features a 6-membered ring with alternating single and double bonds, meeting aromaticity requirements with 6 π-electrons. 
- (D) Aromatic. Exhibits a conjugated system and satisfies aromaticity criteria with 6 π-electrons. 
 

Condition 3: Determination. 
Therefore, compounds (B), (C), and (D) are aromatic. The correct choice is (3). 
 

Final Determination: \[ \boxed{\text{(3) B, C \& D}} \]

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