8.7.7 - Resonance Effect
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What is the resonance effect?
💡 Hint: Think about how π-bonds and lone pairs interact.
Name one example of a molecule showing +R effect.
💡 Hint: Consider groups that donate electrons.
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The resonance effect describes the polarity produced due to what?
💡 Hint: Focus on the type of bonds involved.
True or False: Positive resonance effect increases electron density at a position in the molecule.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when electron donors are involved.
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Describe how the presence of substituents affects the resonance structures of benzene derivatives.
💡 Hint: Consider how different groups like -OH or -NO2 behave.
Illustrate why compounds with greater resonance stability have lower energy compared to their contributing structures.
💡 Hint: Think about energy distribution across several structures.
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