Q15-15-25E
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Anthracene has four resonance structures, one of which is shown. Draw the other three
Anthracene
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Four resonance structures of anthracene
1Resonance structures
Two or more structures of a molecule differ in the placement of pi bonds and non-bonded electrons. The placement of atoms and sigma bonds stays the same.
2Anthracene resonance structures
The delocalisation of the double bond in anthracene will create resonance structures. By the delocalisation of the double bond four resonance can be formed.
Thus, the four resonance structures of anthracene are as follows:
Four resonance structures of anthracene
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