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4.4 Resonance Problems

4.4 Extra Problems

16. For the following structures, if possible, push the lone pair electrons to generate other good, valid resonance structure(s). If no other good resonance structures can be drawn, say “no resonance structures.”

Problem 16, resonance problems

17. Which of the following is NOT a viable resonance structure of the others?

Problem 17, resonance problems

18. The following intermediate has four atoms that have a partial negative charge. Use resonance forms to identify these four negative atoms.

Problem 18, resonance problems

19. For each pair of ions, identify the one that is more stable because the charge can be spread out through resonance forms.

Problem 19, resonance problems

20. The following resonance structures have an error in them. Either the arrow(s) are incorrect, or the resonance structure drawn is incorrect. Correct the errors.

Problem 20, resonance problems

21. Draw all good, valid resonance forms of the following intermediates.

Problem 21, resonance problems