Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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

Chapter 2 - Structure and Properties of Organic Molecules - Problems - Page 64: Problem 2-12 b

Answer

The answer depends on how each structure contributes to the actual structure of the molecule

Work Step by Step

Because the resonance structure on the right exhibits a charge separation of one positive and one negative formal charge, this structure will contribute less to the actual structure of the molecule. The resonance structure on the left has minimal charge separation, this will contribute more to the overall structure.
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