Question

Examine the following two structures of anilinium ion and choose the correct statement from the ones given below :

• A. II is not an acceptable canonical structure because carbonium ions are less stable than ammonium ions
• B. II is not an acceptable canonical structure because it is non-aromatic
• C. II is not an acceptable canonical structure because the nitrogen has 10 valence electrons
• D. II is an acceptable canonical structure

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In structure II, nitrogen is associated with five bonds and 10 valence electrons, hence not acceptable.