Below are drawn three resonance structures corresponding to a real molecule. Which of these structures would have the lowest estimated energy and thus be weighted the most in describing the molecule? I II. III Select one: ΟΑΙ ОВ. III OC. All resonance structures have equal energy OD. II

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Below are drawn three resonance structures corresponding to a real molecule. Which of these structures would have the
lowest estimated energy and thus be weighted the most in describing the molecule?
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Select one:
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OC. All resonance structures have equal energy
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