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Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryOrganic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques2 Marks
Question
Draw the possible resonance structures for and predict which of the structures is more stable.Give reason for your answer.
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Answer

The given carbocation has two resonance structures. Structure (II) is more stable because both the carbon atoms and the oxygen atom have an octet of electrons.

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