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JEE Main 2024 · ChemistryMultiple choiceOtherMediumConceptual

JEE Main 8 April 2024, Shift 1, Chemistry Q76

Question 76 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 16 of 30, Section A.

Which of the following are aromatic? A. [figure: fused bicyclic ring system, two six-membered rings] B. [figure: benzene ring with a vinyl group] C. [figure: ten-membered monocyclic ring with alternating double bonds] D. [figure: large monocyclic ring with alternating double bonds]

The figure, in words

Four structures: A fused bicyclic six/six ring system with alternating double bonds, B benzene ring with a vinyl group, C elongated ten-membered ring with alternating double bonds, D large (twelve-plus-membered) monocyclic ring with alternating double bonds.
  1. (1)A and B only
  2. (2)C and D only
  3. (3)A and C only
  4. (4)B and D onlyOfficial answer

Official answer

Option 4

NTA final key.

Chapter
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Topic
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Idea tested
Annulene Planarity and Aromaticity

Same topic in other shifts

All Aromatic Hydrocarbons questions
  1. 2 Apr 2026, Shift 1 · Q66For the given molecule, "xx", the preferred site for the attack of the electrophile is :MediumDiagram basedHas a figure
  2. 4 Apr 2026, Shift 1 · Q72Consider the following sequence of reactions to give the major product (X) benzene…MediumNumerical valueHas a figure
  3. 4 Apr 2026, Shift 2 · Q56Match the LIST-I with LIST-II List-I (Reaction): A. Williamson Synthesis B. Friedel Craft Reaction C. Bromination of vinyl benzene D.…EasyMatch the list
  4. 5 Apr 2026, Shift 1 · Q65For the following Friedel Craft's alkylation reaction, which of the statements are correct? [figure: benzene + n-propyl chloride…MediumOtherHas a figure
  5. 8 Apr 2026, Shift 2 · Q64The total number of aromatic compounds/species from the following is [figures: p-benzoquinone; tropylium cation (cycloheptatrienyl…MediumOtherHas a figure
  6. 8 Apr 2026, Shift 2 · Q72'xx' is the product which is obtained from benzene by reacting it with carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride in the presence of cuprous…MediumNumerical value

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