Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
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Chapter 15.SE, Problem 25AP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
One of the resonance structures of anthracene is given. Its other four resonance structures are to be drawn.
Concept introduction:
Resonance structures differ only in the position of lone pair or its π electrons. The position of atoms in different resonance forms do not differ. They do not represent the actual structure of the molecule. The actual structure is a hybrid of all the resonance forms possible.
To draw:
Three resonance structures of anthracene other than that shown are to be drawn.
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