Orgo Basics Video Series: Video 6
Resonance structures are alternative Lewis structures for a molecule or an ion. To draw the resonance hybrid or structures, we are moving electrons between adjacent atoms. Overwhelmed?
In the video below, you will see an explanation and illustration of resonance structures and resonance hybrids step-by-step. This will help you visualize what is going on behind arrows.
(Watch on YouTube: Resonance. Click cc on bottom right for video transcription.)
Links & Resources Mentioned In This Video:
- For an even more in-depth review of resonance, see the Resonance Video Series
- and try then try the Resonance Practice Quiz
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Leah- how come the pi bonds (like the purple one on the left) don’t move down? How did you know to move the electrons to the right for both of them. And how did you know to put the green pi bond as a lone pair and not another pi bond? Thank you!