MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3971

A student is comparing the structures of benzene and pyridine. What is the fundamental structural difference between these two aromatic compounds?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3971

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student is comparing the structures of benzene and pyridine. What is the fundamental structural difference between these two aromatic compounds?

    • A) Benzene contains a nitrogen atom in its ring
    • B) Pyridine is an open-chain aliphatic compound
    • C) Pyridine contains a nitrogen atom in its ring
    • D) Benzene is a heterocyclic compound with six carbons

    Answer: Pyridine contains a nitrogen atom in its ring

    Explanation: Pyridine is heterocyclic containing nitrogen, whereas benzene is homocyclic consisting only of carbon atoms in the ring structure.