Q.
Which of the following species could be expected to exhibit aromatic character?
Select the correct answer from the following
A) I and IV
B) II and IV
C) I and III
D) II and III
Explanation
(d)
[image:13_image305.emf] Tropylium cation is planar and have $6\pi$-electron according to Huckel rule, hence it is aromatic.
[image:13_image306.emf] Cyclopentadienyl anion is planar and have $6\pi$-electron, hence it is also aromatic compound.
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