Look at the given compounds. Fill in the blanks with the single letter code of the appropriate compound, or the appropriate descriptive vocabulary word/phrase for non-structures to complete the descriptions. Some letters may be used more than once. Some may not be used. Only use one letter per blank. Remember the computer is very literal so check your spelling carefully!
Which of the above structures does NOT show delocalization/resonance?
Compounds A, B, E,
G, H, L, O, and P do not show resonance.
Answer True or False in the provided space:
Delocalized systems require at least 3 adjacent p orbitals.
Resonance structures rapidly interconvert between two or more structures.
When assigning hybridization to a central atom only the bond needs on the individual written structure should be considered.
Neutral structures are never delocalized and will never have resonance structures.
Delocalization involves electrons in sigma bonds.
The major resonance structure(s) will allow all atoms to have octets if possible, minimize formal charges, and put more negative formal charges on electronegative atoms.
Positive charges, negative charges, lone pairs, and radicals can all be delocalized if adjacent to a pi bond.