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Is this valid:
http://img197.imageshack.us/i/imagecct.jpg/
http://img197.imageshack.us/i/imagecct.jpg/
Sonic7145 said:Not to be rude, but I would love it if you could answer my question even briefly. I know what resonance is, I can assure you of that. :)
Sonic7145 said:It's a way of showing more than one lewis structure where they are sort of moving in and out of each
Sonic7145 said:I know it doesn't show all the places, I'm asking if that is ONE of them. I don't think it is, since wouldn't that mean the carbon would have 5 bonds? (another carbon, the double and 2 hydrogens) ?
A valid resonance structure is a representation of a molecule or ion that shows the distribution of electrons within the molecule. It is used to describe the delocalization of electrons, which can occur in molecules with multiple bonds. These structures are important for understanding the reactivity and stability of a molecule.
A valid resonance structure must obey the octet rule, meaning that each atom in the structure must have a complete outer shell of electrons. Additionally, it should be the most stable structure possible, with charges and formal charges minimized. The overall charge of the molecule should also be conserved between different resonance structures.
Yes, a molecule can have multiple valid resonance structures. This is because resonance structures are simply different ways of representing the same molecule, and the actual molecule is a hybrid of all the possible resonance structures. The more resonance structures a molecule has, the more stable it is likely to be.
In a major resonance structure, the electrons are more evenly distributed and the formal charges are minimized. This structure is more stable and contributes more to the overall hybrid structure of the molecule. In contrast, a minor resonance structure may have more formal charges and be less stable, so it contributes less to the overall structure.
The presence of multiple resonance structures can affect the reactivity, stability, and physical properties of a molecule. This is because the delocalization of electrons can influence bond lengths, bond strengths, and the distribution of charges within the molecule. A molecule with more resonance structures is generally more stable and less reactive than a molecule with fewer resonance structures.