Aniline overview
The stored Lewis connectivity is C₆H₅—NH₂. The nitrogen lone pair conjugates with the benzene π system, reducing its availability compared with an aliphatic amine.
How to draw C₆H₇N
- Count 36 valence electrons. Include charge adjustments before drawing.
- Use the reviewed connectivity C₆H₅—NH₂. Do not infer a different isomer from the formula alone.
- Place the required single, double or multiple bonds. Keep a running electron total.
- Complete terminal valence shells and add lone pairs or formal charges. The nitrogen lone pair conjugates with the benzene π system, reducing its availability compared with an aliphatic amine.
- Verify the total electron count and geometry. The reviewed geometry is Planar aromatic ring; nitrogen approximately planar from conjugation.
Why this example matters
The nitrogen lone pair conjugates with the benzene π system, reducing its availability compared with an aliphatic amine.
Scope and model limits
The page shows the neutral aniline connectivity and representative resonance interaction, not a single localized-bond picture.
Common mistakes
- Omitting the nitrogen lone pair
- Calling nitrogen fully tetrahedral without discussing conjugation
- Drawing an N=ring double bond as the only structure
Related reviewed guides
Last reviewed: 2026-07-16. Educational reference only; verify graded work with course materials.