What are heterocyclic aromatic compounds and what are some examples?
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The question is discussing the concept of heterocyclic aromatic compounds, including their definition and examples. It explains their structure, aromaticity condition (Hückel's Rule), and gives specific examples of such compounds.
Answer
Pyrrole, imidazole, purines, and pyrimidines are examples.
Heterocyclic aromatic compounds are aromatic rings with at least one heteroatom (like N, O, or S) replacing a carbon atom. They follow Hückel's Rule for aromaticity. Examples include pyrrole, imidazole, purines, and pyrimidines.
Answer for screen readers
Heterocyclic aromatic compounds are aromatic rings with at least one heteroatom (like N, O, or S) replacing a carbon atom. They follow Hückel's Rule for aromaticity. Examples include pyrrole, imidazole, purines, and pyrimidines.
More Information
Heterocyclic aromatic compounds are important in biochemistry, forming vital components in DNA and proteins.
Tips
Don't confuse heterocyclics with non-aromatic heterocycles which do not follow Hückel's rule.
Sources
- 4.12: Heterocyclic Aromatic Compounds - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
- Heterocyclic compound | Definition, Examples, Structure ... - Britannica - britannica.com
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