Question

For the given resonating structures, choose the correct statement:

• A. Structure (i) is more stable than structure (ii)
• B. Structure (i) is less stable than structure (ii)
• C. Structure (i) and structure (ii) are both equally stable
• D. Cannot comment about stability of structures.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Structure (i) is less stable than structure (ii)

Separation of like charges increases the stability and separation of unlike charges decreases the stability.
In structure (ii) , the unlike charges are closer to each other than structure (i), so it is more stable.
So, option (b) is correct.