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(a) For this structure, draw two important resonance structures, and include lone pairs of...

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(a) For this structure, draw two important resonance structures, and include lone pairs of electrons and formal charges.

(b) Among the above three resonance structures (the structure given with the two drawn), which one is the most stable? Explain why.

Resonance in Organic Molecules

Many organic molecules have multiple resonance structures due to the prevalence of double bonds. This allows any formal charge on the molecule to be distributed across multiple atoms. This stabilizes the molecule

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(b) The given structure is the most stable. This is because the negative formal charge is on the most electronegative atom and carbocations...

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Lewis Dot Structures: Resonance

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Learn what Lewis dot structures are, how to draw Lewis dot structures and see resonance in Lewis dot structures using the benzene Lewis dot structure example.


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