Question

Select the incorrect option from the following option.

(a) Resonating structures have a real existence

(b) The actual structure lies between various possible resonating structures

(c) Resonating structures are useful as they allow us to describe molecules

(d) None of the mentioned

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The doubt is from Mesomeric Effect in portion Reactivity of Molecules Reaction Mechanism of Engineering Chemistry I

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Resonating structures have a real existence

The explanation: Resonating structures have no real existence. All the other options are correct. The actual structure lies between various possible resonating structures, resonating structures are useful as they allow us to describe molecules.