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An '''aromatic ring''' is a [[hydrocarbon]], such as [[benzene]], that has a low [[hydrogen]] to [[carbon]] ratio, and has low chemical reactivity due to aromatic resonance. In the case of benzene (formula C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>6</sub>), the carbon atoms form a hexagonal ring, with each carbon atom bonded in series at each point of the hexagon. Because of orbital hybridization, each carbon atom can bond to only one hydrogen. Although the traditional illustration of an aromatic ring appears to contain double bonds, in reality the extra pi electrons are equally distributed around the ring because of resonance. This results in an exceptionally stable molecule which does not undergo markovnikovian addition reactions.
An '''aromatic ring''' is a [[hydrocarbon]], such as [[benzene]], that has a low [[hydrogen]] to [[carbon]] ratio, and has low chemical reactivity due to aromatic resonance. In the case of benzene (formula C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>6</sub>), the carbon atoms form a hexagonal ring, with each carbon atom bonded in series at each point of the hexagon. Because of orbital hybridization, each carbon atom can bond to only one hydrogen. Although the traditional illustration of an aromatic ring appears to contain double bonds, in reality the extra pi electrons are equally distributed around the ring because of resonance. This results in an exceptionally stable molecule which does not undergo markovnikovian addition reactions.
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There are other shapes as well, but in order to be aromatic the ring must satisfy Huckel's rule by having a number of free electrons which satisfies the equation 4N+2. Cyclooctotetraene is an example of a molecule which does not follow this rule. Although it is a ring composed of alternating double bonds, it's chemical reactivity is that of a non-aromatic alkene.
There are other shapes as well, but in order to be aromatic the ring must satisfy Huckel's rule by having a number of free electrons which satisfies the equation 4N+2. Cyclooctotetraene is an example of a molecule which does not follow this rule. Although it is a ring composed of alternating double bonds, it's chemical reactivity is that of a non-aromatic alkene.