Question

Which of the following statement about resonance energy is wrong?

• A. The difference in energy of the resonance hybrid and the most stable contributing structure (having least energy) is called resonance energy
• B. The difference in energy of the resonance hybrid and the most stable contributing structure (having highest energy) is called resonance energy
• C. The difference in energy of the experimental and calculated enthalpies (bond enthalpy, formation or combustion or hydrogenation) is called resonance energy
• D. Resonance energy is the amount of energy by which the compound is stable

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The difference in energy of the resonance hybrid and the most stable contributing structure (having highest energy) is called resonance energy.