Annulene refers to a class of compounds that are cyclic hydrocarbons with alternating single and double bonds. They can be represented by the general formula \(C_nH_n\), where \(n\) is the number of carbon atoms. Annulenes are notable for their unique structural and electronic properties, often exhibiting aromatic or anti-aromatic characteristics depending on the number of carbon atoms in the ring.
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