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The concept of resonance is used to describe molecular structures which:

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a

have mirror images.

b

can be isolated in several isomeric forms.

c

oscillate between two structures.

d

have more than one possible Lewis structure.

answer is D.

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When the bonding between two polyatomic ions or certain molecules cannot be described by a single Lewis formula, resonance is a means to describe the delocalized electrons inside such molecules or ions. The representation of a molecule or ion with such delocalized electrons consists of multiple resonance.

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