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In Huckel’s 4n + 2π rule for aromaticity, n represents ?

  • A. Number of carbon atoms
  • B. Number of rings
  • C. Whole number
  • D. Fractional number or integer or zero

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In Huckel’s 4n + 2π rule, the variable n represents a whole number. This rule helps determine whether a compound is aromatic by indicating that a molecule must have a specific number of π electrons, which is calculated using the formula 4n + 2. Therefore, the correct answer is:

  • C. Whole number