Use resonance forms to show that the dipolar sigma complex shown in the sulfonationof benzene has its positive charge delocalized over three carbon atoms and its negativecharge delocalized over three oxygen atoms.

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Use resonance forms to show that the dipolar sigma complex shown in the sulfonation
of benzene has its positive charge delocalized over three carbon atoms and its negative
charge delocalized over three oxygen atoms.

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