Question:
Assertion (A): The compound cyclooctane has the following structural
formula:
It is cyclic and has conjugated 8π-electron system but it is not
an aromatic compound.
Reason (R) : (4n + 2) π electrons rule does not hold good and the ring is not
planar.
(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.
Solution:
Option (i) is correct.
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