In pyridine; Number of conjugated electrons are?

6

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8

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Zero

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A $6$
Pyridine is a heterocycle containing a 6-membered ring with three $Π$ bonds and one nitrogen atom. Pyridine has six $Π$ electrons, 2 from each $Π$ bond, thus satisfying huckel's rule and making pyridine aromatic in nature.

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