Which of the Following Statements About the Allyl Cation Is

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the allyl cation is false? (Refer to the numbering provided in the structure.)

• A) There is a node at C 2 of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUM
• O).
• B) The positive charge equilibriates between C 1 and C3 .
• C) The positive charge is shared by C 1 and C 3 .
• D) The p-atomic orbitals combine to form three molecular orbitals.
• E) There are two electrons in this system.

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