Why Might a Program Incorrectly Represent Resonance Structures?

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The forum discussion addresses an issue with a program incorrectly representing resonance structures, specifically in relation to charge discrepancies. The user encountered an error message stating, "The total charge on your resonance structure must equal the total charge on the given structure," despite having the same charges. The problem was resolved by the user, indicating that the program may have limitations in accurately processing resonance structures with radicals. This highlights the importance of verifying charge balance when using computational tools for molecular representations.

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[SOLVED] Resonance Structure #3

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Can't seem to figure this one out either...I think the program may have the charges messed up...usually if i post the same exact problem as the answer, it tells me that the answer is the same as the original problem...but with this problem..if I do that it says "The total charge on your resonance structure must equal the total charge on the given structure." The charges are the same...so anyone have any ideas?

http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=583594nw8.jpg i keep trying to move the radical to the left...or try to get rid of it..but I don't know..nothing seems to work..
 
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I solved this as well btw, so no need in anyone helping now. Thanks though :)
 

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