The C=O double bond has a dipole moment of about 2.4 D and a bond length of

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The C=O double bond has a dipole moment of about 2.4 D and a bond length of about 1.23 Å.

(a) Calculate the amount of charge separation in this bond.

(b) Use this information to evaluate the relative importance of the following two resonance contributors:

:ö:- R R R R (R is a general symbol for a carbon-containing group.)

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321768414

8th edition

Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.

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