Draw the important resonance forms for the following molecules and ions.
(d) NO₃^–
(e) NO₂^–
(f)

Draw the important resonance forms to show the delocalization of charges in the following ions. In each case, indicate the major resonance form(s).

(j)

(k)

b. Draw the resonance forms for ozone (bonded O–O–O)

c. Sulfur dioxide has one more resonance form than ozone. Explain why this structure is not possible for ozone.

a. Draw the resonance forms for SO₂ (bonded O–S–O).

Draw the important resonance forms of the following cations and anions:

(c)

(d)

Draw the important resonance forms for the following molecules and ions.

(a) CO₃^2–

(b)

(c)

Determine whether the following pairs of structures are actually different compounds or simply resonance forms of the same compounds.

e.

f.

g.

h.

Determine whether the following pairs of structures are actually different compounds or simply resonance forms of the same compounds.

i.

j.

k.

l.

Determine whether the following pairs of structures are actually different compounds or simply resonance forms of the same compounds.

a.

b.

c.

d.