Provide a Brief Explanation of Why the Cyclopentadienyl Anion (Below)

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Essay

Provide a brief explanation of why the cyclopentadienyl anion (below) is aromatic. Your answer should identify the hybridization of each carbon atom and account for which electrons are in the pi system.

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