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Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Statement Based Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Select the incorrect statements from the following about resonance.

A. Resonance structures should have equal energy
B. In resonance structure, the constituent atoms should be in the same position.
C. In resonance structure, there should not be the same number of electron pairs
D. Resonance structure should differ only in the local of electrons around the constituent atoms.
E. In resonance, the position of atoms are not fixed.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A
B and E
B
A, B and C
C
C and D
D
C and E

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The correct answer is:
D

Among the given statements, C and E incorrect while other are correct.

Their correct form are

• In resonance structure there should be the same number of electron pairs.

• In resonance, the position of atoms remains fixed.

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