Which of the following statements is correct regarding resonance structures?

  • A
    The canonical forms have real existence.
  • B
    The molecule exists in one canonical form for a certain fraction of time.
  • C
    There is an equilibrium between the canonical forms.
  • D
    The molecule has a single structure which is the resonance hybrid of the canonical forms.

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$CH_2=CH-CH=CH-NH_3^+$ $(I)$
$^+CH_2-CH=CH-CH=NH_3^+$ $(II)$
$^+CH_2-CH=CH-CH=NH_3$ $(III)$
Which of these structures is not a valid canonical structure?

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Draw the resonating structures of $(A)$ Ozone molecule $(O_3)$ and $(B)$ Nitrate ion $(NO_3^-)$.

Draw the resonance structures of $CO_2$.

For which of the following can resonance structures be drawn? Why?
$CO_2, NO_2, O_3, O_2, CH_4$

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