What is the resonance effect is and it's applications where using this effect would be beneficial? Explain

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What is the resonance effect is and it's applications where using this effect would be beneficial? Explain

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Resonance Effect:

The polarity that gets generated in a molecule due to interaction of two pi bonds between two adjacent atoms or between a pi bond and a lone pair of electron is known as resonance effect.

Resonance effect exists in molecules with conjugated double bond or in molecules having one double bond or at least one lone pair of electrons.

Resonance effect is also called as mesomeric effect. It is symbolized by R or M.

The delocalization of pi electrons gives rise to canonical structures or resonance structures.

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