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Chemistry AMINES (Nitrogen Containing Compounds) General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Canonical structures of anilinium ion obtained by accepting a proton are given below. Choose the correct statements.

A
Anilinium ion has two stable canonical structures I and III.
B
II is not an acceptable structure because carbonium ion is less stable.
C
Only I and III are acceptable aromatic canonical structures since II is non aromatic.
D
Anilinium ion has three stable cannical structures I, and II and III.

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II is not an acceptable canonical structure because nitrogen has 10 valence electrons in the structure anilinium ion exists in two canonical structure only which are I and III.

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