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ChemistryGOCRESONANCE AND MESOMERIC EFFECTHard2 minQB
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The most unlikely representation of canonical form of p-nitro phenoxide is:

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Structure gives second-row nitrogen two bonds plus its bond to the ring, exceeding an octet. It is not an acceptable resonance contributor. The other drawings can be represented by moving pi or lone-pair electrons while preserving sigma connectivity.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:GOCSubtopic:RESONANCE AND MESOMERIC EFFECT
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: QB

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