Delocalized Electrons

[VanessaZhu2L]

Can someone explain what delocalized electrons are? I don't really understand. Thank you!

[reyvalui_3g]

In the context of this class, delocalized electrons are present in molecules that have resonance structures i.e. Nitrite.
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In the molecule nitrite we draw it with three different resonance structures, but in reality there is only one structure that appears in nature. This is because there are delocalized electrons that flow freely around the molecule that make it so that all three structures coexist.

[Khoa Vu 3l]

Delocalized electrons are electrons that are not "localized," or bound, to only one (lone pairs) or two elements (a bond) within a lewis structure. These electrons are found in resonance bonds where they are seemingly shared between multiple elements within the same structure, such as the Carbons in C6H6, and can be considered "delocalized."

[Rohit Srinivas 2D]

Delocalized electrons are free flowing between the nuclei. We just simplify it for our Lewis diagrams. If you have heard of metallic bonds, those are an excellent example of delocalized electrons, and the reason we have electricity!

[Zainab Jamali 1H]

In addition, when electrons are delocalized due to resonance, it results in a more stable molecule.

[Andy Hernandez]

resonance means electrons are delocalized which means it's more stable.