Compound stability

[Cecilia Cisneros 1F]

If we are asked to determine the most stable compound should we be looking at the bond lengths or IMFs?

[505352202]

I think you need to take both of them into consideration and resonance since resonance provides stability aswell. I wonder if we can choose just one of those characteristics and base our answers on that.

[Isabella Chou 1A]

I think we look at the intramolecular bonds when determining the most stable compound. IMFs can be taken into account when we think about the solid, liquid or gas phase of a compound at room temperature, or when we think about melting or boiling points.

[apurva-3E]

You must take both of them into consideration. I would prioritize IMFs

[SamayaJoshi1A]

Remember to look at the formal charges as well. The least amount of formal charges equals the most stable Lewis structure.

[Serena Song 1A]

I would first look at intermolecular forces. If they're of the same type, then examine the bond length.