Practice Examples Of Delocalization And Resonance (3.6.1.1) - Module 3: Chemical Bonding & Structure

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Question 1.
What is delocalization in a molecule?
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Think about how electrons can move beyond just one bond.
Question 2.
What are resonance structures?
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They help depict situations where electrons can be shared.
3Question 3.
What does delocalization refer to in chemistry?
- Electrons fixed between two atoms
- Electrons spread over multiple atoms
- Electrons only in double bonds
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It involves the concept of stability.
4Question 4.
True or False: The resonance hybrid accurately represents a single resonance form.
- True
- False
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Think about how many forms exist.
Question 5.
Draw and explain the resonance structures for the ion NO3- and derive its bond order.
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What's the total number of bonds across the structures?
Question 6.
Compare the stability of benzene to cyclohexene based on resonance. Explain the difference.
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How does the overlap of electrons affect stability?

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