A Student Is Attempting to Draw Several Resonance Structures for a Species

question 111

Multiple Choice

A student is attempting to draw several resonance structures for a species. Which of the following is allowed?

• A) changing the number of protons and neutrons
• B) changing the number of paired and unpaired electrons
• C) replacing an atom with its isotope
• D) changing the position of paired electrons

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Definitions:

Domain

The collection of all potential x-values that can be used as inputs for a specified function.

Rational Function

An expression described as the quotient of two polynomial functions.

Rational Expression

An expression formed by the ratio of two polynomials, essentially a fraction wherein both the numerator and the denominator are polynomials.

Rational Expression

An expression that can be written as a fraction where both the numerator and the denominator are polynomials.