Question

Which of the following is non- benzenoid aromatic compound?
a) Naphthalene
b) Anthracene
c) Biphenyl
d) Pyridine

Answer 1

pyridine is non benzenoid aromatic compound

Answer 2

Hi Satvik,

◆ Answer -

(d) Pyridine

◆ Explanation -

• Aromatic compounds containing alternate pi-bonds without benzene in it are called non-benzenoid aromatic compounds.
• For example, pyridine, tropolone, azulene, furan, thiazine, etc.
• Pyridine have molecular formula C5H5N.
• Its aromaticity is due to benzene like structure with =CH- group replaced by N-atom.

Hope this helped you. Thanks for asking.