Which of the Following Is Not One of Hückel's Criteria

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of Hückel's criteria for aromaticity?

• A) The compound must be cyclic
• B) The compound must have one p-orbital on each atom of a ring
• C) The compound must be planar or nearly planar so that there is a continuous overlap of p orbitals
• D) The compound must have a closed loop of six pi electrons

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