Easy TRUE_FALSE +2 / -1

Resonance always stabilises a molecule.

Answer FALSE

Solution

Resonance delocalises charge/electrons, lowering energy and increasing stability of the molecule or intermediate.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles · Topic: Inductive and Resonance Effects

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