4.3.5 - Resonance Structures
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Define what a resonance structure is.
💡 Hint: Think about how some molecules can’t be adequately depicted by just one configuration.
Explain why ozone is depicted using resonance structures.
💡 Hint: Recall the bond lengths of single and double bonds.
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What is the purpose of resonance structures?
💡 Hint: Think about how some molecules can't be depicted with just one structure.
True or False: Resonance structures have real existence.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of resonance in bonding.
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Consider a hypothetical molecule that exhibits resonance. Summarize how you would represent this molecule using resonance structures. What does this representation indicate about its stability?
💡 Hint: Think about real examples like CO32− or O3 for guidance.
Analyze the impact of resonance on the acidity of a molecule. Use an example to support your explanation.
💡 Hint: Consider how electron delocalization affects charge stability.
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