Which statements about resonance are correct? Select all that apply

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Which statements about resonance are correct? Select all that apply
When drawing resonance structures, it is okay to move atoms around as needed.
New formal charges can be created when doing resonance, so long as the overall charge of the
molecule is the same in all structures.
• Hybridization of atoms can change when involved in electron movement
Sigma bonds cannot be messed with in resonance
Resonance occurs because it helps stabilize molecules
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Transcribed Image Text:Which statements about resonance are correct? Select all that apply When drawing resonance structures, it is okay to move atoms around as needed. New formal charges can be created when doing resonance, so long as the overall charge of the molecule is the same in all structures. • Hybridization of atoms can change when involved in electron movement Sigma bonds cannot be messed with in resonance Resonance occurs because it helps stabilize molecules ●
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Step 1: Define resonance structures

Resonance structures are the structures where there is delocalization of electrons to impart overall stability to the molecule.

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