Pushing Electrons
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Author: Weeks, Daniel P.
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Chapter 2, Problem 2EQ
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The resonance structure of the given molecule is to be determined
Concept Introduction:
When the electron distribution of a molecule can be depicted correctly in more than one way using different Lewis structures, the drawings are called resonance structures.
Resonance structures have no discrete existence of their own but, taken in combination, describe the true structure of the molecule.
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Ch. 2 - One Lewis structure for the 2-butenyl cation is...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2EQCh. 2 - One structure for the conjugate acid of acetone...Ch. 2 - Similarly, a resonance structure for the conjugate...Ch. 2 - Prob. 5EQCh. 2 - Pairs of unshared electrons can be pushed. One...Ch. 2 - One structure for the acetoxonium ion is Clearly,...Ch. 2 - Prob. 8EQCh. 2 - There are no important resonance structures for...Ch. 2 - Prob. 10EQ
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