Q. Which of the following compound is not aromatic?

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Solution:

According to Huckel's rule, the planar cyclically conjugated structures having electrons (where, is etc) are considered as aromatic compounds.

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However, cyclobutadien have electrons which are involved in cyclic delocalisation are referred to as anti aromatic compounds.

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