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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which statement is true?
Options
A Resonance hybrids are inherently unstable.
B Resonance hybrids are more stable than any individual resonance form.
C Resonance hybrids are averages of all resonance forms resembling the less stable forms.
D Resonance hybrids are averages of all resonance forms resembling the more stable forms.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A resonance hybrid is a more accurate depiction of a molecule than any single resonance structure. It is a weighted average of all contributing structures, with the more stable structures contributing more to the hybrid. The hybrid is always more stable than any individual contributing structure.

Hint

Think about the stability of a resonance hybrid compared to its individual contributing structures.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 939 of 1999
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