Would {eq}\left [ 16 \right ]-, \left [ 20 \right ]-, or \left [ 22 \right ]- {/eq}annulene be aromatic if each ring is planar?
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Would {eq}\left [ 16 \right ]-, \left [ 20 \right ]-, or \left [ 22 \right ]- {/eq}annulene be aromatic if each ring is planar?
Aliphatic and Aromatic Compounds:
The organic compounds that are linear, or branched in which there are only carbon-carbon single bonds are aliphatic. Those compounds which are cyclic with a conjugated double bond are said to be aromatic. An example of an aliphatic hydrocarbon is butane and an aromatic compound is a benzene.
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Annulenes are monocyclic compounds in which several rings are fused. They have a conjugated double bond system. They may be aromatic,...
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Chapter 9 / Lesson 2Learn the difference between aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Understand the definition of aliphatic and look at examples, such as aliphatic rings and alcohols.