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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