UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2016 · Mains Paper III
Q8(a). Aromatic, antiaromatic or non-aromatic
Question
Classify the following compounds into aromatic, antiaromatic and non-aromatic. Explain your answer. [four structures A–D given in the paper]
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CoversaromaticityHückel's ruleantiaromaticnon-aromatic
All parts of Question 8
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- 8(b) Order of stability of four carbanions5 marks
- 8(c) Hinsberg method of separating amines5 marks