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## Question: Resonance Structures

The structure below is an intermediate in a reaction. Draw all reasonable resonance structures for this intermediate.

### Provided Chemical Structure:

The given chemical structure consists of a benzene ring fused to a five-membered ring containing a sulfur atom (indicated as "S"). The five-membered ring also contains a carbon-bromine (C-Br) bond and a hydrogen (H) atom. The sulfur atom carries a positive charge. 

Here is a detailed breakdown of the structure:

- A benzene ring (hexagonal ring with alternating double bonds).
- An attached five-membered ring containing:
  - One sulfur atom (S) with a positive charge.
  - One carbon atom bound to both a hydrogen (H) and a bromine (Br) atom.

### Graph/Diagram Explanation:

- **Benzene Ring**: Recognizable by its hexagonal shape with alternating double bonds.
- **Five-Membered Ring**: Fused to the benzene ring at two adjacent carbon atoms.
  - **Sulfur Atom (S⁺)**: Located within the five-membered ring and marked with a positive charge.
  - **Carbon-Bromine Bond**: One of the carbon atoms in the five-membered ring has a single bond to a bromine atom (Br).
  - **Hydrogen Atom**: Attached to the same carbon atom as the bromine (C-H bond).

### Task: Drawing Resonance Structures

The goal is to draw all reasonable resonance structures for this intermediate. Resonance structures are different Lewis structures for the same molecule that show the delocalization of electrons. They involve the movement of lone pairs and/or π (pi) electrons to different positions while keeping the atom connectivity unchanged.

In this case, consider how the positive charge on the sulfur atom and the double bonds in the benzene ring can be rearranged to provide alternative resonance structures.
Transcribed Image Text:## Question: Resonance Structures The structure below is an intermediate in a reaction. Draw all reasonable resonance structures for this intermediate. ### Provided Chemical Structure: The given chemical structure consists of a benzene ring fused to a five-membered ring containing a sulfur atom (indicated as "S"). The five-membered ring also contains a carbon-bromine (C-Br) bond and a hydrogen (H) atom. The sulfur atom carries a positive charge. Here is a detailed breakdown of the structure: - A benzene ring (hexagonal ring with alternating double bonds). - An attached five-membered ring containing: - One sulfur atom (S) with a positive charge. - One carbon atom bound to both a hydrogen (H) and a bromine (Br) atom. ### Graph/Diagram Explanation: - **Benzene Ring**: Recognizable by its hexagonal shape with alternating double bonds. - **Five-Membered Ring**: Fused to the benzene ring at two adjacent carbon atoms. - **Sulfur Atom (S⁺)**: Located within the five-membered ring and marked with a positive charge. - **Carbon-Bromine Bond**: One of the carbon atoms in the five-membered ring has a single bond to a bromine atom (Br). - **Hydrogen Atom**: Attached to the same carbon atom as the bromine (C-H bond). ### Task: Drawing Resonance Structures The goal is to draw all reasonable resonance structures for this intermediate. Resonance structures are different Lewis structures for the same molecule that show the delocalization of electrons. They involve the movement of lone pairs and/or π (pi) electrons to different positions while keeping the atom connectivity unchanged. In this case, consider how the positive charge on the sulfur atom and the double bonds in the benzene ring can be rearranged to provide alternative resonance structures.
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