Question

Is this an aromatic hydrocarbon? Why or why not?

Yes, because the carbon chain is made up of single bonds.

Yes, because the carbon chain is ring shaped.

No, because the carbon chain is composed of only a single ring.

No, because the carbon chain has no double bonds.

Answer 1

the correct answer is D

Answer 2

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.