Organic Chem - Resonance Structures #2

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[SOLVED] Organic Chem - Resonance Structures #2

Homework Statement



Trying to figure out this resonance structure...Draw the lowest energy alternative..

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The Attempt at a Solution



ive been trying to move the upper double bond to the right, but i keep breaking the octet rule...can anyone help?
 
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nvm...figured this out too...not sure why I didnt try this sooner...just move all the double bonds over one...