Which of the following are associated with the phenomenon of resonance in organic compounds?
a. Charge is delocalized over several atoms.
b. Resonance will typically destabilize a molecule.
c. Resonance will be a stabilizing factor.
d. Charge is localized on one individual atom.
Answer: C - Resonance will be a stabilizing factor.
Explanation:
Resonance tend to increas stability by strengthening the bonds between adjacent atoms and this is achieved by distributing charge over the number of adjacent atoms.
