Practice Examples of Delocalization and Resonance - 3.6.1.1 | Module 3: Chemical Bonding & Structure | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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3.6.1.1 - Examples of Delocalization and Resonance

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Question 1

Easy

What is delocalization in a molecule?

💡 Hint: Think about how electrons can move beyond just one bond.

Question 2

Easy

What are resonance structures?

💡 Hint: They help depict situations where electrons can be shared.

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Question 1

What does delocalization refer to in chemistry?

  • Electrons fixed between two atoms
  • Electrons spread over multiple atoms
  • Electrons only in double bonds

💡 Hint: It involves the concept of stability.

Question 2

True or False: The resonance hybrid accurately represents a single resonance form.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how many forms exist.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Draw and explain the resonance structures for the ion NO3- and derive its bond order.

💡 Hint: What's the total number of bonds across the structures?

Question 2

Compare the stability of benzene to cyclohexene based on resonance. Explain the difference.

💡 Hint: How does the overlap of electrons affect stability?

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