Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15.3, Problem 5P
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Given that to be aromatic, a molecule must have (4n+2) π electrons and must have a planar monocyclic system of conjugation. Cyclodecapentaene fulfills one of these criteria but not the other and has resisted all attempts at synthesis. This observation is to be explained.

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According to Huckel’s rule, a molecule orb an ion or bradical will be stable and aromatic if it is planar, cyclic and conjugated (4n+2) electrons. For a cyclic system to be aromatic both conditions are to be satisfied. If only one of the conditions is satisfied the specie will not be aromatic, becomes less stable and cannot be synthesized.

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The observation that cyclodecapentaene fulfills one of the criteria for aromaticity but not the other and has resisted all attempts at synthesis.

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