MCQ
Which of the following conditions is not correct for resonating structures?
  • A
    The contributing structures must have the same number of unpaired electrons
  • B
    The contributing structures should have almost similar energies
  • The contributing structures should be so written that unlike charges reside on  atoms that are far apart
  • D
    The positive charge should be present on the electropositive element and the  negative charge on the electronegative element

Answer

Correct option: C.
The contributing structures should be so written that unlike charges reside on  atoms that are far apart
c
There is no restrictions that resonating structures should have $+ve$ and $-ve$ charges on atoms that are for apart.

While other statements are correct.

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