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Which of the following statements are correct concerning delocalized electrons?
Options
A Electrons do not belong to a single atom.
B Electrons are not confined to a bond between two atoms
C Electrons are shared by three or more atoms.
D (a), (b) and (c)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Delocalized electrons are not localized to a single atom or a single bond between two atoms. They are spread out (shared) over three or more atoms, which is the basis of resonance stabilization.

Hint

What are the characteristics of delocalized electrons?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1142 of 1999
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