The lowest priority for assessing relative stabilities of two resonance contribu
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Question
The lowest priority for assessing relative stabilities of two resonance contributors is
a. Most electronegative atom having the negative charge
b. Least separation of charge in the structure
c. That each atom in the structure have a filled shell
d. That the bond angles are 120 degrees to maximize distance between electrons
a. Most electronegative atom having the negative charge
b. Least separation of charge in the structure
c. That each atom in the structure have a filled shell
d. That the bond angles are 120 degrees to maximize distance between electrons
Explanation / Answer
The priority based on which the stabilities of two resonance contributors is given in the following order:
Thus from above mentioned options, the lowest priority (option 6) is for the bond angles that are 120 degrees to maximize distance between electrons.
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