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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following is incorrect?
Options
A Resonance stabilization is the extra stability a compound gains from having delocalized electrons.
B Delocalized electrons destabilize a compound.
Correct Answer
C The greater the number of relatively stable resonance contributors, the greater is the resonance stabilization.
D (a) and (c)
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Delocalized electrons stabilize a compound through resonance, they do not destabilize it. The other statements (a and c) are correct descriptions of resonance stabilization.

Hint

Think about whether delocalization increases or decreases stability.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 959 of 1999
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