Question

For resonance structure, a molecule should have
(1) identical arrangement of atoms
(2) nearly same energy content
(3) the same number of paired electrons
(4) identical bonding

• A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
• B. 1 and 2 are correct
• C. 2 and 4 are correct
• D. 1 and 3 are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

All the resonance structures of a molecule should have identical arrangement of atoms, nearly same energy content and the same number of paired electrons.