The number of resonating structures of phenoxide ion is:
A
4
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B
5
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C
6
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D
7
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Solution
The correct option is A 5 Phenoxide ion has non-equivalent resonance structures in which the negative charge is less effectively delocalised over less electronegative carbon atom and one oxygen atom.