Question

Resonance structures of a molecule does not have

• A. Nearly the same energy content
• B. Identical arrangement of atoms
• C. Identical bonding
• D. The same number of paired electrons

Answer 1

The correct option is C Identical bonding

Resonance structures of a molecule does not have identical bonding. Resonance occurs due to delocalisation of π electrons. It is a phenomenon in which two or more structures involving identical positions of atoms, can be written for a particular compound. All other options except (d) are true regarding resonance.