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Any ring system will be aromatic in natu...

Any ring system will be aromatic in nature if it possesses
I.Planarity
II.Complete delocalisation of the `pi` electron in the ring
III.It follows Huckle rule
Choose the correct option

A

I and II

B

ii and III

C

I and IIII

D

All of the above

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To determine whether a ring system is aromatic, we need to verify if it meets the following criteria: 1. **Planarity**: The ring must be planar, allowing for the overlap of p-orbitals. This is essential for the delocalization of π electrons across the ring. 2. **Complete Delocalization of π Electrons**: The π electrons in the ring must be fully delocalized. This means that the electrons are not confined to individual bonds but are spread out over the entire ring structure. 3. **Hückel's Rule**: The ring must contain a certain number of π electrons that follow Hückel's rule, which states that a molecule is aromatic if it has \(4n + 2\) π electrons, where \(n\) is a non-negative integer (0, 1, 2, ...). Given these criteria, we can analyze the options: - **I. Planarity**: This is a necessary condition for aromaticity. If the ring is not planar, the p-orbitals cannot overlap effectively, which is crucial for delocalization. - **II. Complete Delocalization of π Electrons**: This is also essential. Without delocalization, the ring cannot exhibit aromatic character. - **III. It follows Hückel's rule**: This is a defining criterion for aromaticity. The ring must have \(4n + 2\) π electrons to be considered aromatic. Since all three conditions must be satisfied for a ring system to be aromatic, the correct answer is that all the options are necessary for aromaticity. **Final Answer**: All of the above.
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