Question

The above compound is an aromatic compound.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

According to Huckel's rule, 4n+2 number of pi electrons in a cyclic compound makes it aromatic.

The compound contain 10 $\pi$ electrons.

Thus, it satisfies the Huckle's rule viz. $(4n+2\pi )$ electrons

Where $n=1,2,3,etc.$

Hence it is aromatic.