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Published on: August 13, 2026
Compare the relative stability of the following resonating structures:
(I) 
;
(II) 
(III) 
;
(IV) 
A
I 
II 
III 
IV
II III IV
B
I 
II 
III 
IV
II III IV C
I 
II 
IV
II IV
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Resonating structure having no charge separation is most stable. Among the resonating
structures having charge separation, one having complete octet of each atom is more stable among the structures with complete octet of each atom, the one having (-) ve charge on more electronegative atom and (+) ve charge on less electronegative atom is more stable.
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