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The resonating structures of methyl acetate are labelled I, II and III as shown below.

Which structure contributes the least to the resonance hybrid ?

resonance structures Q217

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

I is neutral. II has full octets with a charge separation. III has a carbon with only six electrons in addition to the charge separation, so it contributes the least.

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