Aromaticity

Aromaticity is a special property of certain cyclic (ring-shaped) molecules that makes them especially stable and resistant to reactions. These molecules have a specific arrangement of atoms and electrons that allows them to have a continuous ring of overlapping p-orbitals. This arrangement leads to a phenomenon called "resonance," where electrons are shared across the entire ring, enhancing stability. Common examples of aromatic compounds include benzene, which has six carbon atoms arranged in a ring. Aromatic compounds are important in chemistry and are found in many substances, including medicines, dyes, and plastics.