Delocalized Electrons

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Labiba Sardar 2A
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Delocalized Electrons

Postby Labiba Sardar 2A » Sat Nov 02, 2019 12:30 pm

How do you know which electrons are delocalized in resonance structures?
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Ally Huang- 1F
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Re: Delocalized Electrons

Postby Ally Huang- 1F » Sat Nov 02, 2019 1:02 pm

I believe any electrons that are able to move locations between resonance structures are considered delocalized. Either lone pairs or bonds can change positions from one structure to the next and are therefore delocalized.
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Trinity Vu 1D
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Re: Delocalized Electrons

Postby Trinity Vu 1D » Sat Nov 02, 2019 1:05 pm

You can see which electrons are delocalized based on the bond pairs are delocalized. These are the bonds that aren't fixed to a specific location and can be drawn in different locations when you draw out the resonance structures.
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