Rank the following in order of increasing importance as contributing structures to the resonance hybrid of formaldehyde, H2CO, and provide the reasoning for choosing the important... Rank the following in order of increasing importance as contributing structures to the resonance hybrid of formaldehyde, H2CO, and provide the reasoning for choosing the important contributor. All LPs are drawn. You will need to determine and include the formal charges in your analysis.
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The question asks to rank different resonance structures of formaldehyde (H2CO) in terms of their importance and to provide reasoning for the ranking based on their formal charges.
Answer
III (most important), II, I (least important)
The most important contributor is structure III. It has no formal charges, making it the most stable. Structure II has a positive charge on carbon and a negative charge on oxygen, making it less stable. Structure I has a negative charge on carbon and a positive charge on oxygen, making it the least stable.
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The most important contributor is structure III. It has no formal charges, making it the most stable. Structure II has a positive charge on carbon and a negative charge on oxygen, making it less stable. Structure I has a negative charge on carbon and a positive charge on oxygen, making it the least stable.
More Information
Resonance structures without formal charges are generally more stable and contribute more to the resonance hybrid.
Tips
A common mistake is not accounting for formal charges properly, which affects the perceived stability of the resonance structure.
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