For Resonance Forms of a Molecule or Ion

question 40

Multiple Choice

For resonance forms of a molecule or ion, .

• A) there cannot be more than two resonance structures for a given species
• B) the observed structure is an average of the resonance forms
• C) all the resonance structures are observed in various proportions
• D) the same atoms need not be bonded to each other in all resonance forms
• E) one always corresponds to the observed structure