Rank the resonance structures in each row of the table from major to minor. For example, in the first row, select (major) for the major resonance contributor. If nore strustures in the same row contribute equally, rank them equally by selecting the same number.

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**Ranking Resonance Structures**

**Instructions:**
Rank the resonance structures in each row of the table from major to minor. For example, in the first row, select '1' (major) for the major resonance contributor. If two or more structures in the same row contribute equally, rank them equally by selecting the same number.

**Image Descriptions:**

1. **First Row:**
   - Two resonance structures of a molecule are shown.
   - Left Structure: A molecule with a single bonded oxygen carrying three lone pairs is double-bonded to a carbon atom, which is single-bonded to a nitrogen atom with a positive charge.
   - Right Structure: A molecule in which the oxygen is double-bonded to a carbon atom, with the nitrogen atom carrying a positive charge and two hydrogen atoms.

   **Ranking Options:** Two dropdown menus labeled "(Rank)" below the structures, where you select the ranking for each structure.

2. **Second Row:**
   - Two resonance structures of a different molecule are shown.
   - Left Structure: A hydrocarbon chain with alternating single and double bonds.
   - Right Structure: Similar structure as the left one but with different positioning of double bonds.

   **Ranking Options:** Two dropdown menus labeled "(Rank)" below the structures, where you select the ranking for each structure.

**Purpose:**
This exercise helps students understand how to evaluate and rank resonance structures based on stability and bond distribution.
Transcribed Image Text:**Ranking Resonance Structures** **Instructions:** Rank the resonance structures in each row of the table from major to minor. For example, in the first row, select '1' (major) for the major resonance contributor. If two or more structures in the same row contribute equally, rank them equally by selecting the same number. **Image Descriptions:** 1. **First Row:** - Two resonance structures of a molecule are shown. - Left Structure: A molecule with a single bonded oxygen carrying three lone pairs is double-bonded to a carbon atom, which is single-bonded to a nitrogen atom with a positive charge. - Right Structure: A molecule in which the oxygen is double-bonded to a carbon atom, with the nitrogen atom carrying a positive charge and two hydrogen atoms. **Ranking Options:** Two dropdown menus labeled "(Rank)" below the structures, where you select the ranking for each structure. 2. **Second Row:** - Two resonance structures of a different molecule are shown. - Left Structure: A hydrocarbon chain with alternating single and double bonds. - Right Structure: Similar structure as the left one but with different positioning of double bonds. **Ranking Options:** Two dropdown menus labeled "(Rank)" below the structures, where you select the ranking for each structure. **Purpose:** This exercise helps students understand how to evaluate and rank resonance structures based on stability and bond distribution.
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