MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3950

A student identifies a six-membered aromatic ring containing five carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom. This compound is classified as:

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3950

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student identifies a six-membered aromatic ring containing five carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom. This compound is classified as:

    • A) Homocyclic compound
    • B) Heterocyclic compound
    • C) Alicyclic compound
    • D) Open chain compound

    Answer: Heterocyclic compound

    Explanation: Pyridine is heterocyclic because nitrogen is part of the ring. Homocyclic is tempting but only contains carbon atoms in the ring.