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Aromatic Hydrocarbons
18. Aromaticity / Aromatic Hydrocarbons / Problem 2

Specify whether the ion below is aromatic, nonaromatic, or antiaromatic. If the ion is aromatic/antiaromatic, determine the value of n in Hückel's/Breslow's rule. If the ion is nonaromatic, explain your answer using the rules of aromaticity.

Chemical structure of an aromatic ion relevant to aromaticity in organic chemistry.

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