For the cation shown, four resonance structures are possible. Two resonance forms are given, but they are incomplete. Complete structures 1 and 2 by adding nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Complete the two remaining resonance structures according to their description, including nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Structure 1: add lone pairs and charges Structure 2: add lone pairs and charges Select Draw Rings More Erase Select Draw Rings More Erase N C H H,C o- CH, H,C o- CH, N= N - C H,C 0 - CH, H,C CH,

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## Resonance Structures for a Cation

For the cation shown, four resonance structures are possible. Two resonance forms are given, but they are incomplete. Your task is to complete structures 1 and 2 by adding nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Then complete the two remaining resonance structures according to their description, ensuring all nonbonding electrons and formal charges are present.

### Structure 1: Add Lone Pairs and Charges

- **Diagram Elements:**
  - Central nitrogen (N) atom with a double bond to a carbon (C) atom.
  - The carbon atom is bonded to two methyl groups (H₃C).
  - Another carbon atom is double-bonded to an oxygen (O) and single-bonded to a methoxy group (OCH₃).

### Structure 2: Add Lone Pairs and Charges

- **Diagram Elements:**
  - Similar to Structure 1, with slight variation in the positioning of bonds.
  - It displays connectivity between the central nitrogen (N) and adjacent carbon (C) atoms with methyl (H₃C) and methoxy (OCH₃) groups attached.

### Note:

- Ensure to add necessary lone pairs on oxygen atoms.
- Assign appropriate formal charges to stabilize the resonance structures.
- Use the drawing tools provided to adjust and visualize the complete structures.

### Instructions:

1. Use the available tools to select and draw the required bonds, lone pairs, and charges.
2. Verify your structures for resonance stability.
3. Consult chemical valency rules to ensure accuracy. 

This exercise aims to enhance understanding of resonance structures and their implications in molecular stability.
Transcribed Image Text:## Resonance Structures for a Cation For the cation shown, four resonance structures are possible. Two resonance forms are given, but they are incomplete. Your task is to complete structures 1 and 2 by adding nonbonding electrons and formal charges. Then complete the two remaining resonance structures according to their description, ensuring all nonbonding electrons and formal charges are present. ### Structure 1: Add Lone Pairs and Charges - **Diagram Elements:** - Central nitrogen (N) atom with a double bond to a carbon (C) atom. - The carbon atom is bonded to two methyl groups (H₃C). - Another carbon atom is double-bonded to an oxygen (O) and single-bonded to a methoxy group (OCH₃). ### Structure 2: Add Lone Pairs and Charges - **Diagram Elements:** - Similar to Structure 1, with slight variation in the positioning of bonds. - It displays connectivity between the central nitrogen (N) and adjacent carbon (C) atoms with methyl (H₃C) and methoxy (OCH₃) groups attached. ### Note: - Ensure to add necessary lone pairs on oxygen atoms. - Assign appropriate formal charges to stabilize the resonance structures. - Use the drawing tools provided to adjust and visualize the complete structures. ### Instructions: 1. Use the available tools to select and draw the required bonds, lone pairs, and charges. 2. Verify your structures for resonance stability. 3. Consult chemical valency rules to ensure accuracy. This exercise aims to enhance understanding of resonance structures and their implications in molecular stability.
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