Chemistry Resonance Structures for a Certain Molecule

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The discussion centers on the omission of a specific resonance structure for a molecule, particularly one where all double bonds are displaced. Participants debate whether the existing resonance structures adequately represent electron movement without changing atom positions. One contributor acknowledges a misunderstanding after reviewing the images more closely, agreeing that while the initial structure is valid, it could be perceived as incomplete. The importance of showing all possible resonance structures, including pi electron shifts, is emphasized. The conversation highlights the complexity of accurately depicting resonance in molecular structures.
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Please look at the pictures.

I do not understand why they have not included the resonance structure for that molecule for which all the double bonds are displaced is not included.
 

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Your structure in red is the first structure they drew. Are you referring to some other resonance structure?
 
http://www.chem.ucla.edu/harding/tutorials/resonance/draw_res_str_key.html

The position of atoms should not change and all possibilities of electrons moving should be shown. This website seems to agree with me.
 
I don't see any atoms changing in the first picture you uploaded, but I could be tired (or stupid). Are you perhaps referring to the pi electrons shifting within the ring? Technically they have shown ALL possible resonance structures with the dashed lines and partial charges in the first picture. If I am misinterpreting, please post a picture of what you believe the missing resonance structure is.

EDIT: I've looked closer at your first two pictures and now I see what you mean. Yes you are kind of correct, but so is the first picture due to inclusion of the bottom structure with the dashes (see my comments above).
 

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