Aromatic molecules contain ________ π electrons.
A)no
B)4n + 2 (with n an integer)
C)4n + 2 (where n = 0.5)
D)4n (with n an integer)
E)unpaired

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Aromatic molecules follow Hückel's rule, which states that the number of π electrons in an aromatic system must equal 4n + 2, where n is an integer. This is known as the "4n+2 rule." Therefore, the correct answer is B - 4n + 2 (where n is an integer).

Aromatic Molecules Contain ________ π Electrons