Maximum number of no bond resonating structures

[Priyadarshini]

Homework Statement

Homework Equations

number of alpha hydrogens= number of no bond resonating structures

The Attempt at a Solution

option 1: 3
option 2: 6
option 3: 8
option 4: 9

So the answer should be 4, right?

 

[Suraj M]

Did you eliminate the symmetric structures?

 

[Priyadarshini]

Did you eliminate the symmetric structures?

Ohhh right. I forgot to eliminate the symmetric structures! Thanks.