Use the curved-arrow notation to derive resonance structures that convey the following ideas. In each case, draw

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Use the curved-arrow notation to derive resonance structures that convey the following ideas. In each case, draw a single hybrid structure using dashed lines and partial charges that conveys the same meaning as the resonance sructures.

(a) The outer oxygens of ozone,:0-0-0,

have an equal amount of negative charge.

(b) All C—O bonds in the carbonate ion are of equal length.:0: :0: C. O: carbonate ion

(c) The conjugate acid of formaldehyde,HC=O-H.

has substantial positive charge on carbon.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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