Understanding the Aromaticity of Benzene

Easy Organic Chemistry Aromatic Compounds

Aromatic compounds are a class of hydrocarbons that possess unique chemical properties due to their stable ring structure. These compounds typically follow Hückel's rule, which states that a cyclic, planar structure with a total of 4n + 2 π electrons (where n is a non-negative integer) is aromatic.

Consider the following compound: benzene (C₆H₆). Which of the following statements accurately describes benzene's aromaticity?

Benzene has 6 π electrons and is not planar.

Benzene is a non-cyclic compound.

Benzene follows Hückel's rule and has 6 π electrons.

Benzene can undergo addition reactions easily.

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