What Is the difference between Aromatic And Aliphatic Compounds?

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Aromatic Compounds
Aromatic compounds are made up of conjugated planar ring systems
Having delocalized pi-electron clouds in place of individual alternating double and single bonds.
Aliphatic Compounds
An aliphatic compound is also known as an aliphatic hydrocarbon.The odor
It is an organic compound made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms linked in chains by single, double, or triple bonds.
Difference between Aromatic And Aliphatic Compounds
Properties
Aromatic
Aliphatic
Structure
With the help of conjugated pi electrons, carbon molecules are linked in the ring structure.
The joining of carbon compounds happens in a straight line.
Flame test
When anything is burned, it produces a sooty flame.
When burned, a sooty flame is not formed.
Odor
Odor is pleasant.
Odor is unpleasant.
Example
Benzene and Napthalene
Butane and Propane

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Properties	Aromatic	Aliphatic
Structure	With the help of conjugated pi electrons, carbon molecules are linked in the ring structure.	The joining of carbon compounds happens in a straight line.
Flame test	When anything is burned, it produces a sooty flame.	When burned, a sooty flame is not formed.
Odor	Odor is pleasant.	Odor is unpleasant.
Example	Benzene and Napthalene	Butane and Propane