Among the given organic compounds, the total number of aromatic compounds is
(A) (see structure)
(B) (see structure)
(C) (see structure)
(D) (see structure)
(A) (see structure)
(B) (see structure)
(C) (see structure)
(D) (see structure)
Answer: 3
Solution
Applying Hückel's rule (cyclic, planar, fully conjugated, electrons) to the four structures: the naphthalene-type and indene-type fused-ring systems and the oxygen-bridged tricyclic (dibenzofuran-type) system each satisfy aromaticity, while the compound built around a non-aromatic cyclohexene ring does not. Three of the four compounds are aromatic.
JEE Main · 2024 · 27 Jan 2024 · Shift 1 · Integer answer