What Is the Major Resonance Contributor of This Organic Molecule?

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The discussion centers on determining the most significant resonance contributor for a given molecular structure. Participants analyze the implications of a double bond migrating to a different position within the molecule, particularly in relation to a carbon atom. There is a consensus that the double bond is likely to shift to the lowest energy configuration, which would involve the migration of a lone pair from an oxygen atom to form a double bond, resulting in the creation of an oxonium ion. This highlights the importance of considering resonance structures and their stability in understanding molecular behavior.
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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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