3.6.1.1 - Examples of Delocalization and Resonance
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What is delocalization in a molecule?
💡 Hint: Think about how electrons can move beyond just one bond.
What are resonance structures?
💡 Hint: They help depict situations where electrons can be shared.
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What does delocalization refer to in chemistry?
💡 Hint: It involves the concept of stability.
True or False: The resonance hybrid accurately represents a single resonance form.
💡 Hint: Think about how many forms exist.
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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?
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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