Chapter 8, Problem 8.18YT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

All the resonance structures of each of the carbocation ion in Equation 8-41 are to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

A carbocation has one carbon atom with a positive charge and an incomplete octet. If this is located one bond away from an electron-rich atom or region, an alternate Lewis structure can be drawn. The alternate structure is called a resonance hybrid. A lone pair from the electron-rich atom of a $\text{π}$ electron pair from a double/triple bond can move toward the positively charged carbon to form a second bond to it. The positive charge is relocated (delocalized) onto a different atom as a result.