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Interpretation: The authenticity of the statement that the hypothetical molecule
Concept Introduction: The existence of a molecule depends on fulfillment of octet rule. The molecules in which all the atoms complete their octet exist.
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Interpretation: The authenticity of the statement that if resonance was important, the molecule would have identical
Concept Introduction:Resonance is due to the presence of conjugated double bond in the molecule. Due to this, the bond lengths in the molecule are equal.
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