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Jan Villaroel
Topic: Chemistry Posted 1 year ago
Which of the following molecules has more than one reasonable resonance structure? 1. CH4 2. CO2 3. PH3 4. HF 5. HCl

Which of the following molecules has more than one reasonable resonance structure?

1. CH4
2. CO2
3. PH3
4. HF
5. HCl


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Oct 12, 2023
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2. CO2

In CO2, the carbon atom is surrounded by two oxygen atoms, each with a double bond. This arrangement allows for resonance, as the double bonds can be alternated between the two oxygen atoms. Both oxygen atoms can have a partial negative charge, while the carbon atom has a partial positive charge, resulting in two reasonable resonance structures.

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