JEE Main2012ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
Which of the following compounds are antiaromatic
Options
- A(I) and (V)
- B(II) and (V)
- C(I) and (IV)
- D(V) and (VI)
Correct answer
D. (V) and (VI)
Step-by-step solution
For a compound to be aromatic it must have (4 n+2) e⁻ and system should be planar where n is an integer. (V) and (VI) both have 4 e⁻ and planar structure. Hence are Antiaromatic