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Aryl groups are a class of organic chemical substituents derived from aromatic rings. The simplest aryl group is phenyl, which is derived from benzene (C6H5-). Other common aryl groups include naphthyl (derived from naphthalene) and anthryl (derived from anthracene). Aryl groups are characterized by the presence of a delocalized pi electron system within their cyclic structure. This aromaticity confers specific chemical properties, such as enhanced stability and reactivity in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. In chemical nomenclature, the general term "aryl" is often used to represent any substituent containing an aromatic ring. These groups play crucial roles in a vast array of organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, dyes, and polymers. The electronic and steric properties of aryl groups can be significantly modified by the addition of other functional groups attached to the aromatic ring, leading to a diverse range of chemical behaviors. Their planar or near-planar geometry also influences the three-dimensional structure of larger molecules.