Delocalization

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Delocalization

Postby 106036120 » Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:10 pm

Why does the delocalization of electrons lead to a more stable molecule?
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Re: Delocalization

Postby noree_jauregui » Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:12 pm

The delocalization of electrons leads to a more stable molecule because the electronegativity isn't localized in one specific area. If it was localized in one area, there will be more electron repulsion making it unstable.
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Diana Alvarez 3A
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Re: Delocalization

Postby Diana Alvarez 3A » Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:14 pm

Delocalization of electrons makes a molecule more stable because the negative charge isn't stuck to one side of the molecule. You can think about it as "balancing" the molecule, in a way.
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