Chapter 9, Problem 64QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecule having more number of delocalized orbitals among benzene and naphthalene is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Resonance is the movement of electron pairs from one atom to the adjacent atom or bond resulting in two or more Lewis structures.

Delocalized pi bonds are the pi bonds that are shared between three or more atoms in which the electrons move freely over more than two atoms.

Delocalized molecular orbitals are formed by the overlap of $p$ orbitals of more than two atoms.

The electron clouds of molecular orbitals extend around the nuclei of bonded atoms in the molecule.