Q5P
Question
Draw three resonance forms for the cyclohexadienyl radical.
Cyclohexadienyl radical
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Following are the resonance forms of cyclohexadienyl radical:
1Step 1: Resonance
It is also known as mesomerism. It describes the bonding in a molecule or ion by combining several contributing structures. This combined structure is known as resonance hybrid.
2Step 2: Resonance in cyclohexadienyl radical
The given radical cyclohexadienyl shows following three resonating structures:
Resonance in cyclohexadienyl radical
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