Which of the following compound is not aromatic?

Benzoic acid

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Chlorobenzene

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Toluene

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Ethyl ethanoate

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Solution

The correct option is D
Ethyl ethanoate

Aromatic compounds have a ring structure. There are double bonds between alternate carbon atoms. Benzoic acid, toluene, and chlorobenzene are aromatic compounds. Structure of benzoic acid, toluene, and chlorobenzene is given below:

Ethyl ethanoate is an ester having the functional group -COO. It is not an aromatic compound.

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