Multiple Choice
Which of the following resonance structures for OCN⁻ will contribute most to the correct structure of OCN⁻?
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Resonance Structures
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Resonance Structures
- Open Question
Draw all possible resonance structures for the chlorate ion, ClO3–?
- Multiple Choice
Determine the average charge of the oxygen atoms within the chlorite ion, ClO2–.
- Multiple Choice
Determine which of the following drawings would be the best structure for the N2O molecule.
- Multiple Choice
Which of the following phosphate, PO43- Lewis structures is the best, most valid resonance structure?
- Open Question
Draw all the resonance structures for the following ionic compound:RbIO2
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following substances exhibits resonance?
- Multiple ChoiceThe Lewis structure that is likely to contribute the most to the overall structure of NCS− should have:
- Open Question
Draw the Lewis structures for three resonance forms of the nitrate ion, NO3−. Include electron lone pairs, and any formal charges.
- Open Question
The formate ion, HCO2−, is formed when formic acid dissolves in water. A number of possible resonance structures for this ion are shown. Which of these structures are valid and which are invalid?
- Open QuestionWhich resonance forms of silicon dioxide contribute the most to the actual bonding?
- Open QuestionUsing formal charges, which of these three resonance forms is likely to be the most important?
- Open Question
Draw the Lewis structures for three resonance forms of the nitrate ion, NO-3. Include electron lone pairs, and any formal charges.
- Open Question
What features do all the resonance forms of a molecule or ion have in common?
- Multiple ChoiceHow many resonance structures can be drawn for ozone, O3?