Question
Question: Which of the following statements is incorrect ?...
Which of the following statements is incorrect ?
A
The energy of resonance hybrid is always less than that of any resonating structure.
B
The resonance energy is the difference between the enthalpies of formation of the molecule and the resonating structure having maximum energy.
C
The resonance structures are hypothetical structure and they do not represent any real molecule.
D
In delocalized structure of benzene the p-charge cloud is spread equally above and below the plane of molecule.
Answer
The resonance energy is the difference between the enthalpies of formation of the molecule and the resonating structure having maximum energy.
Explanation
Solution
Self explanatory.