Three resonance structures are possible for the cation shown. One resonance form is given, but it is incomplete. Complete the given structure by adding nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Draw the two remaining resonance structures (in any order), including nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Omit curved arrows. Structure A: Complete the resonance structure. Structure B: Draw a resonance structure. Select Draw Rings More Erase Select Draw Rings More Erase C H C H

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Three resonance structures are possible for the cation shown. One resonance form is given, but it is incomplete. Complete
the given structure by adding nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Draw the two remaining resonance structures (in
any order), including nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Omit curved arrows.
Structure A: Complete the resonance structure.
Structure B: Draw a resonance structure.
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C
H
H.
H
Transcribed Image Text:Three resonance structures are possible for the cation shown. One resonance form is given, but it is incomplete. Complete the given structure by adding nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Draw the two remaining resonance structures (in any order), including nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Omit curved arrows. Structure A: Complete the resonance structure. Structure B: Draw a resonance structure. Select Draw Rings More Erase Select Draw Rings More Erase C H H. H
Structure C: Draw a resonance structure.
Which structure contributes most to the hybrid?
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The structures with the positive charge on carbon
C
H
contribute the most.
The structure with the positive charge on oxygen
contributes the most.
O All structures contribute equally.
Transcribed Image Text:Structure C: Draw a resonance structure. Which structure contributes most to the hybrid? Select Draw Rings More Erase The structures with the positive charge on carbon C H contribute the most. The structure with the positive charge on oxygen contributes the most. O All structures contribute equally.
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