3.6.1 - Resonance Structures
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What are resonance structures?
💡 Hint: Think about how electrons are represented in molecules.
Why do we use resonance structures?
💡 Hint: Consider stability in molecular structures.
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What is a resonance structure?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's about showing different electron positions.
True or False: A resonance hybrid structure represents the actual structure of a molecule.
💡 Hint: Think about how resonance describes bonding.
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Draw and explain the resonance structures for the nitrite ion (NO₂⁻). Discuss the implications of resonance in terms of bond lengths and overall stability.
💡 Hint: Consider how resonance affects both bond lengths and stability.
Discuss how resonance influences the reactivity of the carboxylate ion (RCOO⁻) in biochemical reactions. Include details about its resonance stabilization.
💡 Hint: Think about how delocalization affects ion reactivity.
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