Sign in
12thPass logo
New chatPYQ LibraryDoubtsRank report
Sign in to see Recents

Your guest activity stays on this device

Sign in to save progress →
Sign in

Basics of Organic Chemistry question

2022 · 26 Jul · Shift 1 · Q9
Guest · filters and generic practice availableBrowsing as a guest · PYQ filters and generic practice are available. Sign in only for personalised features and saved progress.
  1. PYQ Library
  2. /JEE Main
  3. /Chemistry
  4. /Basics of Organic Chemistry
  5. /2022 · 26 Jul · Shift 1 · Q9

Basics of Organic Chemistry question

2022 · 26 Jul · Shift 1 · Q9

JEE MainChemistryBasics of Organic ChemistryMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following compounds is not aromatic?
  1. A
    JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 126 English Option 1
  2. B
    JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 126 English Option 2
  3. C
    JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 126 English Option 3
  4. D
    JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 126 English Option 4
View written solutionFree

Correct answer: C

The question asks: Which of the following compounds is not aromatic?

However, the actual structures/options for A, B, C, and D are missing in the prompt. Since aromaticity depends entirely on the molecular structure, it is not possible to determine which compound is non-aromatic without seeing the compounds.

How aromaticity is checked

A compound is aromatic if it satisfies all of the following:

  1. Cyclic structure
  2. Planar structure
  3. Fully conjugated ring (continuous overlap of p-orbitals)
  4. Obeys Hückel's rule: number of π\piπ electrons =4n+2= 4n+2=4n+2 for some integer nnn

A compound is not aromatic if it fails any of the above conditions.

Why the answer cannot be derived here

Since options A, B, C, and D are blank, I cannot:

  • count the π\piπ electrons,
  • check planarity,
  • verify conjugation,
  • or evaluate each option systematically.

Therefore, no valid chemical conclusion can be drawn from the given information.

Comparison with stored correct answer

The stored correct answer is C, but because the option structures are absent, I cannot verify whether C is actually the non-aromatic compound.

Please provide the structures/images of options A, B, C, and D, and I can solve it completely step-by-step.

PreviousNext

More from Basics of Organic Chemistry

  • Total number of isomers (including stereoisomers) obtained on monochlorination of methylcyclohexane is ​.2022 · Numerical
  • The correct decreasing order of priority of functional groups in naming an organic Question: compound as per IUPAC system of nomenclature is2022 · MCQ
  • Which of the following is not an example of benzenoid compound?2022 · Multiple correct
  • The correct order of nucleophilicity is2022 · MCQ
  • Optical activity of an enantiomeric mixture is +12.6∘ and the specific rotation of (+) isomer is +30∘. The optical purity is ​%.2022 · Numerical
  • Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and, the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: [6] Annulene, [8] Annulene and cis-[10] Annulene, are respectively aromatic, not-aromatic and aromatic. Reason R: Planarity… Includes diagram2022 · MCQ
  • Match List - I with List - II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below : Includes table2022 · MCQ
  • Total number of possible stereoisomers of dimethyl cyclopentane is ​.2022 · Numerical