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Ch.9 - Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories

Chapter 9, Problem 63

Which of the following statements about localized and delocalized πœ‹ bonding are true?

a. In a localized πœ‹ bond, the two electrons in the bond are associated totally with two atoms.

b. A molecule or ion that has multiple resonance structures with double bonds exhibits delocalized πœ‹ bonding.

c. In a delocalized πœ‹ bond, the electrons are spread among three or more atoms.

d. Benzene is best described using localized πœ‹ bonding.