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 41: 1-52 a

Answer

Remove a H+ ion from the oxygen or nitrogen of each compound to get their conjugate bases. This leaves a negative charge on the oxygen or nitrogen.

Work Step by Step

For resonance forms, move the negative charge/electrons from the O or N to another electronegative atom (O atoms in this case).
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