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The number of electrons in the cyclopentadienyl anion (cyclopenta-2,4-dien-1-ide) is

  1. A4
  2. B5
  3. C6
  4. D8

Answer: C

Two C=C bonds give 4 pi electrons and the carbanionic carbon adds a lone pair in a p orbital, giving pi electrons. This is with , so the ion is aromatic.
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