Chemical Principles
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl; Donald J. DeCoste
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Chapter 13, Problem 72E
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Interpretation: The three different structures of dichlorobenzene needs to be explained with the help of concept of resonance.
Concept Introduction: Resonance is a process that involves the delocalization of electrons to form different Lewis structure of a compound or ion. Not all compounds can show resonance.
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