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Introduction to Aromatic Compounds

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The number of $π$ electrons in anthracene are:

A

6

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B

10

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C

12

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D

14

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Solution

The correct option is D 14
Anthracene contains 7 $π$ bonds, and hence 14 $π$ electrons are present.

Option D is correct.

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