Resonance Structures

Chemistry ⇒ Chemical Bonding and Structure

Resonance Structures starts at 11 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Resonance Structures. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Calculate the bond order of each C–O bond in the carbonate ion (CO₃^2-).

Describe the difference between resonance structures and isomers.

Describe the effect of resonance on the acidity of carboxylic acids.

Explain why the amide ion (NH₂^-) does not have resonance structures.

Explain why the carboxylate group (COO^-) is more stable than the alkoxide ion (RO^-) in terms of resonance.

Explain why the cyanate ion (OCN^-) has three resonance structures.

Explain why the formate ion (HCOO^-) has resonance structures.

Explain why the nitrate ion (NO₃^-) has resonance structures.

Explain why the nitrite ion (NO₂^-) has two resonance structures.

In the context of resonance, what does the term 'delocalization' mean?

In the context of resonance, what is meant by 'contributing structure'?