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Examine the following two structures for the anilinium ion and chose the correct statement from the ones given below.

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a
II is not acceptable canonical structure because carbonium ions are less stable than ammonium ions
b
II is not an acceptable canonical structure because it is nonaromatic
c
II is not an acceptable canonical structure because nitrogen has l O valence electrons
d
II is an acceptable canonical structure
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Correct option is C

II is not an acceptable canonical structure because nitrogen has 10 valence electrons.
Since nitrogen has only four orbitals (one s and three p), it can accommodate a maximum of 8 valence electrons.
Thus due to lack of d orbitals, nitrogen cannot have 10 valence electrons.

N has 10 electrons around it.


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