Chemistry Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry SZABMU 2022
PMDC Verified Question 39 of 83
Homo-cyclic organic compounds are sub divided into two types namely:
A
Alicyclic and Aromatic
B
Open chain and branched chain
C
Aromatic and non-aromatic
D
Anti-aromatic
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Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Alicyclic and Aromatic
Concept:

Homocyclic (carbocyclic) compounds contain rings made exclusively of carbon atoms. They are broadly classified based on their electronic properties.

Solution:

  • Homocyclic compounds are fundamentally subdivided into:


  • Alicyclic compounds: Ring compounds that behave chemically like aliphatic compounds (no delocalized pi-electron ring).


  • Aromatic compounds: Ring compounds containing a stable, delocalized pi-electron system (like benzene).


Why other options are incorrect:

Open and branched chains apply to acyclic compounds. While "non-aromatic" is technically true, "alicyclic" is the formal organic chemistry nomenclature for that specific branch of homocyclic rings.

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