Episode 58

This MCAT podcast covers aromatic compounds. I cover the definition of aromatic compounds, how to determine if a compound is aromatic (Huckle's rule), and the properties of aromatic compounds.

• [02:12] Definition of an Aromatic Compound
• [04:09] Criteria for Aromaticity
• [06:06] How to Count Pi Electrons
• [07:48] Criteria for Antiaromaticity
• [09:58] Polycyclic and Heterocyclic Aromatic Compounds
• [12:10] Common Aromatic Compounds
• [15:02] Properties of Aromatic Compounds
• [20:23] Aromatic Rings in Biology

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