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4.12     H_{3}PO_{3}  can be represented by structures 1 and 2 shown below. Can these two structures be taken as the canonical forms of the resonance hybrid representing H_{3}PO_{3}.? If not, give reasons for the same.

                   

 

                    

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As per the rule, it is not having the same position as the atoms and is changed.

Hence the given structures cannot be taken as the canonical forms of the resonance hybrid.

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Divya Prakash Singh

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