Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780618974122
Author: Andrei Straumanis
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 22CTQ
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The ion with lowest potential energy among ions mentioned below should be determined.

  Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry, Chapter 5, Problem 22CTQ

Concept introduction: Rules to form resonance structure are as follows:

1. Use arrow types 1 and 2 for resonance structure of anions in movement of negative charge.

2. Use only arrow type 3 to move a positive charge for resonance structure of cations.

3. The sigma bond should not be broken. Any atom must not move from its place and total number of electrons must be same in all resonance structures.

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