Question

The radical, is aromatic because it has : [2013]
(a) 7 p-orbitals and 6 unpaired electrons
(b) 7 p-orbitals and 7 unpaired electrons
(c) 6 p-orbitals and 7 unpaired electrons
(d) 6 p-orbitals and 6 unpaired electrons

Answer 1

The radical, is aromatic because it has 6 p-orbitals and 6 unpaired electrons.

Option (D) is correct.

Explanation:

The radical, is aromatic because it has 6 p-orbitals and 6 unpaired electrons.

For example:

• Benzyl is a free radical and an aromatic compound as per Huckel's rule.
• Because it has 6π electrons present in p-orbital of carbon atoms which are involved in formation of benzene ring.
• It has aromatic nature due to the presence of these electrons.
• 6π electrons and 6 p orbitals are found in this aromatic compound.

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