Draw the possible resonance structures for

Question:

Draw the possible resonance structures for

and predict which

 

of the structures is more stable. Give the reason for your answer.

Solution:

The structure C is more stable than that of the structure A because, in structure C, the octet of all the atoms is complete, whereas, in structure A, C-atom having a positive charge is not having 8 electrons in its valence shell.

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