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2.4 Resonance

Most substances can be represented unambiguously by the Kekulé line-bond structures we’ve been using up to this point, but an interesting problem sometimes arises. Look at the acetate ion, for instanc

1. Most substances can be represented unambiguously by the Keku

Most substances can be represented unambiguously by the Keku

2. The two individual line-bond structures for acetate ion are

The two individual line-bond structures for acetate ion are

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