What Is the Major Resonance Contributor of This Organic Molecule?

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The major resonance contributor of the organic molecule discussed involves the migration of a double bond and the formation of an oxonium ion. Specifically, the double bond shifts to the lowest bond position adjacent to the carbon atom, while a lone pair from oxygen migrates to create a double bond. This process stabilizes the molecule through resonance, highlighting the importance of understanding electron movement in organic structures.

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can someone help me with this question?


Draw the most important resonance contributor of the following structure?

if its to small
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looks like that double bond will have to jump to the other you know where
 
unfortunately I don't below the c atom?
 
you'll probably get a migration of the double bond to the lowest bond and then migration of a lone pair from oxygen to form a double bond and make an oxonium ion
 

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