Explain the Below fact ? A “better” resonance structure is one that has more bonds and fewercharges.

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Explain the Below fact ?

A “better” resonance structure is one that has more bonds and fewer
charges.

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If a molecule can be represented by two or more electronic structures, each of which cannot explain all the properties of that molecule, that is, the actual structure lies in between.

Each of the structure contribute to the actual structure ,which are called resonance structures and the true structure is called resonance hybrid.

The electron displacement effect gives the molecule more stability.

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