Question

An organic compound 'X' (molecular formula C₆H₇O₂N) has six carbons in a ring system, two double bonds and also a nitro group as a substituent, 'X' is ______. 

Options

• homocyclic and aromatic

• homocyclic but not aromatic

• heterocyclic

• aromatic but not homocyclic

Answer 1

An organic compound 'X' (molecular formula C₆H₇O₂N) has six carbons in a ring system, two double bonds and also a nitro group as a substituent, 'X' is homocyclic but not aromatic. 

Explanation:

Although not aromatic, the described chemical is homocyclic.