Question

$\underset{–}{Statement-I:}$ The canonical forms have no real existence
$\underset{–}{Statement-II:}$ There is no equilibrium between canonical forms
$\underset{–}{Statement-III:}$ The energy of the resonance hybrid is less than the energy of any single canonical structure
$\underset{–}{Statement-IV:}$ The molecule does not exist for a certain fraction of time in one canonical form and for other fraction of time in other canonical form
Correct statements is / are

• A. Only II, III
• B. Only II, III, IV
• C. Only II, IV
• D. All

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All

All 4 Statements are characters of resonance