The most unlikely representation of resonance structures of p-nitrophenoxide ion is

Question

The most unlikely representation of resonance structures of p-nitrophenoxide ion is (A) Option 1

(B)

(C)

(D)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Among the given structures, the most unlikely structure is given in option C because in this structure N is shown to be pentavalent but N-atom can not have more than 4 bonds as it has only 1s and 3p orbitals and no d orbital.

Q. The most unlikely representation of resonance structures of p-nitrophenoxide ion is

Among the given structures, the most unlikely structure is given in option C because in this structure N is shown to be pentavalent but N-atom can not have more than 4 bonds as it has only 1s and 3p orbitals and no d orbital.