Chapter 2, Problem 65IP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The electron deficient and electron rich carbon atoms should be identified for the given molecule by using its resonance structure.

Concept Introduction: Charge separation among the atoms in a molecule arises due to the more electronegativity of certain atoms present in the molecule.

If a carbon carries a positive charge it can be termed as electron deficient carbon.

When a carbon bears negative charge it can be called as electron rich carbon.

Electron deficient and electron rich carbons can be identified by using the resonance structure

Resonance structure of a molecule can be defined as the structure of a molecule which has similar chemical connectivity but different electron distribution in the molecule.