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Draw a resonance structure for each of the compounds

Chapter 2, Problem 2.28

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QUESTION:

Draw a resonance structure for each of the compounds below. (a) N (b) O (c) O

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QUESTION:

Draw a resonance structure for each of the compounds below. (a) N (b) O (c) O

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a.)  Pi bonds between atoms of differing electronegativity can form resonance structures by moving electrons onto the more electronegative atom. Here, the C=N bond can break to move electrons onto the nitrogen to make a carbocation and a negatively charged nitrogen.

     

 

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