Chapter 1, Problem 1.53P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

All resonance contributors for the given molecule are to be drawn. The curved arrows that indicate which pairs of electrons are shifted in going from one resonance structure to the next are to be included.

Concept introduction:

Resonance exists in molecules or ions for which there are two or more valid Lewis structures. For such molecules or ions, each valid Lewis structure is called a resonance contributor. Resonance contributors differ only in the position of their valence electrons, not their atoms.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

All resonance contributors for the given ion are to be drawn. The curved arrows that indicate which pairs of electrons are shifted in going from one resonance structure to the next are to be included.

Concept introduction:

Resonance exists in molecules or ions for which there are two or more valid Lewis structures. For such molecules or ions, each valid Lewis structure is called a resonance contributor. Resonance contributors differ only in the position of their valence electrons, not their atoms.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

All resonance contributors for the given ion are to be drawn. The curved arrows that indicate which pairs of electrons are shifted in going from one resonance structure to the next are to be included.

Concept introduction:

Resonance exists in molecules or ions for which there are two or more valid Lewis structures. For such molecules or ions, each valid Lewis structure is called a resonance contributor. Resonance contributors differ only in the position of their valence electrons, not their atoms.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

All resonance contributors for the given molecule are to be drawn. The curved arrows that indicate which pairs of electrons are shifted in going from one resonance structure to the next are to be included.

Concept introduction:

Resonance exists in molecules or ions for which there are two or more valid Lewis structures. For such molecules or ions, each valid Lewis structure is called a resonance contributor. Resonance contributors differ only in the position of their valence electrons, not their atoms.

Interpretation Introduction

(e)

Interpretation:

All resonance contributors for the given molecule are to be drawn. The curved arrows that indicate which pairs of electrons are shifted in going from one resonance structure to the next are to be included.

Concept introduction:

Resonance exists in molecules or ions for which there are two or more valid Lewis structures. For such molecules or ions, each valid Lewis structure is called a resonance contributor. Resonance contributors differ only in the position of their valence electrons, not their atoms.