Are the following molecules aromatic, antiaromatic, or non-aromatic? Why?

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Are the following molecules aromatic, antiaromatic, or non-aromatic? Why?

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For a structure to be aromatic, the following conditions are required:

1. It must be closed structure.

2. It must be planar.

3. It should have (4n+2) pi electrons.

4. It should have continuous delocalization of electrons.

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