Related Problems with Solutions
Problem 11 : Explain the concept of resonance in chemical bonding. Provide an example of a molecule with resonance structures.
Solution :
Resonance in chemical bonding occurs when multiple valid Lewis structures can be drawn for a molecule or ion. It implies that the actual electronic structure is a combination of the resonance structures.
Example: Ozone (O₃) Resonance Structures:
- O=O-O
- O-O=O
The actual structure of ozone is a hybrid of these resonance structures, with partial double bonds between the oxygen atoms.
