Which of the following statements about resonance is/are true? (Select all that apply.)
Resonance in a molecule generally indicates less stability.
When drawing resonance forms a double-headed arrow is drawn between them.
Molecules never exist as any of the individual resonance forms but as a blend of all of them.
Sigma bonds can be shifted when considering possible resonance forms.
Molecules shift rapidly between resonance forms.
Resonance in a molecule generally indicates less stability.
False: resonance indicates more stability
When drawing resonance forms a double-headed arrow is drawn between them.
True
Molecules never exist as any of the individual resonance forms but as a blend of all of them.
True
Sigma bonds can be shifted when considering possible resonance forms.
False: pi electrons and lone pairs are shifted
Molecules shift rapidly between resonance forms.
False. Molecules generally exist more in most stable resonance form
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