Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Review - Study Problems - Page 38: 1-40 c

Answer

The last two resonance forms are equal energy and are major contributors.

Work Step by Step

The last two resonance forms are major contributors because the negative charge is on the electronegative atoms.
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