Which of the Following Is Not True About [18]annulene

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about [18]annulene?

• A) [18]annulene is planar
• B) [18]annulene is aromatic
• C) [18]annulene gives one peak in the ¹H NMR spectrum
• D) [18]annulene has 18 pi bonds

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