Question

what is aromaticity? explain in simple words

Answer 1

Aromaticity is unexpected stability of compound which is associated with extra stability of certain types of system. This extra stability associated with a resonance delocalised structure. This property is not restricted to benzene, substituted benzenes, 6 member rings.

Aromaticity is the extra stability possessed by a molecule that meets specific criteria's

1. Pi-bonds all must lie within cyclic structure

2. Loops of p-orbitals or p-orbitals must be planar and overlap

3. Must follow Huckel's Rule.