Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 6 - Covalent Bonding - Questions for Review and Thought - Applying Concepts - Page 283d: 83

Answer

The order of the atom changed.

Work Step by Step

In resonance structures, nothing but the electrons can move around. Since in this case the atoms also moved, this is not an example of resonance structures.
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