Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect ?

• A. Different resonating structures contribute to the resonance hybrid in proportion of their energies.
• B. Equivalent resonating structures result in higher resonance energy.
• C. Resonating structures represent hypothetical molecules having no real existence.
• D. Resonating structures are less stable than the resonance hybrid.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The more stable resonating structure (lower energy structure) has a greater contribution towards the resonance hybrid.