Question:
Which of the two structures (A) and (B) given below is more stabilised by resonance? Explain.
(A) CH3COOH (B) CH3COO-
Solution:
The two resonating structure in compound A, are not equivalent, whereas compound B, having a negative charge on the oxygen atom is having the two equivalent structures, hence the compound B is more stable.
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