NEET2026ChemistryChapterActual
Match List I with List II. List I (Species) List II (Characteristics) A Cycloheptatrienyl cation 1 Aromatic with 14 electrons B Cyclopentadienyl anion 2 Aromatic with 10 electrons C Naphthalene 3 Aromatic with 6 electrons (cationic) D Anthracene 4 Aromatic with 6 electrons (anionic) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
- BA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
- CA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
- DA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
Correct answer
B. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Step-by-step solution
Cycloheptatrienyl cation is a seven-membered ring with three double bonds and a positive charge, containing 6 electrons. It is a cationic aromatic species. (A 3) Cyclopentadienyl anion is a five-membered ring with two double bonds and a negative charge, containing 6 electrons. It is an anionic aromatic species. (B 4) Naphthalene consists of two fused benzene rings with five double bonds, containing 10 electrons. It is an aromatic species. (C 2) Anthracene consists of three fused benzene rings with seven double bond