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1) Show that pyrrole is aromatic.
2) Account for its aromaticity on the basis of orbital theory.

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I have attached a response to this problem with this message. I hope it's clear for you to understand. In determining aromaticity in compounds such as these, the easiest approach is to get to grips with drawing the resonance ...

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