Aromatic molecules contain ________ π electrons.

A) no
B) 4n + 1 (with n an integer)
C) 4n + 2 (with n an integer)
D) 4n (with n an integer)
E) unpaired

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Aromatic molecules contain ________ π electrons.A)  noB)  4n + 1 (with n an integer)C)  4n + 2 (with n an integer)D)  4n (with n an integer)E)  unpaired

Raychel Begay · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  According to Hückel's rule, aromatic molecules have a planar ring of atoms with 4n + 2 π electrons, where n is an integer. This is known as the 4n + 2 rule. Aromatic molecules that do not follow this rule are called antiaromatic.

Aromatic molecules contain ________ π electrons.

A) no
B) 4n + 1 (with n an integer)
C) 4n + 2 (with n an integer)
D) 4n (with n an integer)
E) unpaired

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Aromatic molecules contain ________ π electrons.A) noB) 4n + 1 (with n an integer) C) 4n + 2 (with n an integer) D) 4n (with n an integer) E) unpaired

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Aromatic molecules contain ________ π electrons.

A) no
B) 4n + 1 (with n an integer)
C) 4n + 2 (with n an integer)
D) 4n (with n an integer)
E) unpaired