Q30 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (22 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which from following is a non benzenoid aromatic compound?

  • A
    Aniline
  • Correct answer
    B
    Tropone
  • C
    Naphthalene
  • D
    Phenol

Solution

Non-benzenoid aromatic compounds satisfy Hückel's rule while lacking a benzene ring structure.

Aniline contains a benzene ring, making it benzenoid aromatic.

Naphthalene consists of fused benzene rings, classifying it as benzenoid aromatic.

Phenol features a benzene ring substituent, rendering it benzenoid aromatic.

Tropone forms a seven-membered cycloheptatrienone ring with $6\pi$ electrons satisfying Hückel's rule ($4n + 2$ where $n = 1$), establishing it as non-benzenoid aromatic.

The non-benzenoid aromatic compound is therefore $\boxed{B}$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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