Aromatic Compounds

[pkossak]

I have a question concerning aromatic compounds. I dont understand why conjugated cyclooctane isnt antiaromatic instead of nonaromatic? I guess what I'm asking is how can you tell if it is planar or not? Thanks for any help.

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[LifeisWonderful]

I have a question concerning aromatic compounds. I dont understand why conjugated cyclooctane isnt antiaromatic instead of nonaromatic? I guess what I'm asking is how can you tell if it is planar or not? Thanks for any help.

Maybe this site can help..it explains why conjugated cyclooctane is not planar.

http://www.uea.ac.uk/~c286/aromaticnotes.htm

 

[Saber tooth]

Cool Aromatic web page!

Thanks