In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) followed by a statement of reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
Assertion (A) : The compound cyclooctane has the following structural formula :
It is cyclic and has conjugated 8-electron system but it is not an aromatic compound.
Reason (R) : electrons rule does not hold good and ring is not planar.
(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.
The answer is the option (i) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
There are some characteristics possessed by compounds which show aromaticity: