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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which of the following molecule is not aromatic?
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
An aromatic species has planar structure, conjugated 
double bonds, cyclic structure with all ring carbon atoms with 
-hybridization and having a total of 
electrons. Cycloheptatriene has a total of six 
- electrons but one ring carbon is 
- hybridized that restricts the conjugated movement of 
-electrons. Thus, it is not aromatic.
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