Annulenes All cyclic conjugated hydrocarbons were proposed to be aromatic. However,cyclobutadiene is so reactive that it dimerizes before it can be isolated. And cyclooctatetraene adds Br2readily. Look at MO's to explain aromaticity. => Chapter 16 >Chapter 16 7 Annulenes • All cyclic conjugated hydrocarbons were proposed to be aromatic. • However, cyclobutadiene is so reactive that it dimerizes before it can be isolated. • And cyclooctatetraene adds Br2 readily. • Look at MO’s to explain aromaticity. =>