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Interpretation:
All the three given structures satisfy the octet rule has to be verified; the triangular structures of Ozone is not reasonable has to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Lewis structure: The bonding between atoms in a molecule satisfies the octet rule of valence electrons and the lone pairs also exist in the molecule. The electron is represented as dot.
Resonance Contributor: The appropriate structure with the localized electrons is called a resonance contributor, a resonance structure, or a contributing resonance structure.
Delocalized electrons: The sharing of electrons between two or more atoms known as delocalization of electrons. In order to have delocalized electrons, the system must be planar and have alternative double bonds and single bonds.
Resonance hybrid: The actual structure with delocalized electrons is called a resonance hybrid.
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