Part e : Compare the resonance energy of the following compounds. Is the resonance energy of (a) greater than, less than or equal to (b) ?
(a)
(b)

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Part e : Compare the resonance energy of the following compounds. Is the resonance energy of (a) greater than, less than or equal to (b) ? (a) (b)

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The phenoxide ion has the extra resonance structures that move the negative charge from O into the ring, in addition to the benzene resonance. So a < b.

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