Question

Point out the incorrect statement about resonance?

• A. Resonance structures should have equal energy.
• B. In resonance structures, the constituent atoms must be in the same position.
• C. In resonance structures, there should not be same number of electron pairs.
• D. Resonance structures should differ only in the location of electrons around the constituent atoms.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In resonance structures, there should not be same number of electron pairs.

The resonating structures should have same number of electrons pairs.

Hence option (C) is the answer.