JEE Main 2022 · 26 Jul · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q74

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 74 of 90

Which of the following is not an example of benzenoid compound?

Phenalene

Cyclooctatetraene

Naphthalene

Aniline

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: A

Benzenoid compounds contain a benzene ring. Cyclooctatetraene (B) has none (and is not aromatic), so it is not benzenoid.

NTA also accepted (A): phenalene, with an sp³ $\mathrm{CH_2}$ , is not a fully benzenoid aromatic system.

(B)

Topics:Aromaticity

JEE Main 2022 · 26 Jul · Shift 2, Chemistry question 74