17. Aromaticity
Aromaticity
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
Shown below is the MO energy diagram of a cyclooctatetraene derivative. Does the MO energy diagram correspond to a stable or unstable configuration? Provide a brief explanation for your answer.
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Shown below is the MO energy diagram of a cyclooctatetraene derivative. Does the MO energy diagram correspond to a stable or unstable configuration? Provide a brief explanation for your answer.