Chapter 20, Problem 20.84QE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The possible resonance forms of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ and ${\text{HNO}}_3$ has to be drawn, the reason why resonance forms that do not show formal charges can be written for ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ but not for ${\text{HNO}}_3$ has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Resonance: The delocalization of electrons which is characterized as several structural changes.