Question

Is this an aromatic hydrocarbon? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer : The correct option is, No, because the carbon chain has no double bonds.

Explanation :

Aromatic hydrocarbon : It is a type of hydrocarbon in which the sigma bonds and delocalized $(\pi)$ electrons are present between the carbon-carbon atoms that forming a circle.

The given molecule is cyclohexane having the formula, $C_6H_{12}$

In the cyclohexane molecule, only sigma bonds are present between the carbon-carbon atoms. There is no delocalized $(\pi)$ electrons are present between the carbon-carbon atoms.

Hence, the given molecule is not an aromatic hydrocarbon because the carbon chain has no double bonds.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D