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Chapter 2, Problem 2.24

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In each case below, draw the curved arrow(s) required in order to convert the first resonance structure into the second resonance structure. In each case, begin by drawing all lone pairs and then use the formal charges to guide you. (a) O O ! @ (b) O O ! @ (c) N O O N @ @ (d) ! !

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QUESTION:

In each case below, draw the curved arrow(s) required in order to convert the first resonance structure into the second resonance structure. In each case, begin by drawing all lone pairs and then use the formal charges to guide you. (a) O O ! @ (b) O O ! @ (c) N O O N @ @ (d) ! !

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a.)  The only lone pairs in the first molecule are the two around the oxygen. Since the oxygen of the second compound is negatively charged, it must have three lone pairs. To gain the lone pair, the double bond has been moved up to the oxygen, giving the following arrow to describe the process.

     

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