Q.

Statement 1: I and II are resonating structures and III is resonance hybrid.Statement 2: The resonance hybrid is the hypothetical structure that is considered to be a 'blend' of the real contributing structures.

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a

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

b

Statement 1 is correct  and statement 2 is incorrect

c

Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct

d

Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

answer is B.

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The Resonance hybrid represents the actual molecule as the average of the contributing structures, with bond lengths and partial charges taking on intermediate values compared to those expected for the individual lewis structures.
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Statement 1: I and II are resonating structures and III is resonance hybrid.Statement 2: The resonance hybrid is the hypothetical structure that is considered to be a 'blend' of the real contributing structures.