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Point out incorrect statement about resonance

Option: 1

Resonance structures should have equal energy
 


Option: 2

In resonance structures, the constituent atoms should be in the same position
 


Option: 3

In resonance structures, there should not be the same number of electron pairs
 


Option: 4

Resonance structures should differ only in the location of electrons around the constituent atoms


Answers (1)

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We know these facts-

  • Resonance structures should have equal energy.
  • In resonance structures, the constituent atoms should be in the same position.
  • In resonance structures, there should be the same number of electron pairs. 
  • Resonance structures should differ only in the location of electrons around the constituent atoms

Thus the incorrect statement about the resonance structure is C.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (3)

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