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Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism - Resonance Effect

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Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Resonance Effect

Resonance:

  • When a single Lewis structure cannot explain all properties of a compound, two or more structures (canonical forms) are written
  • The real molecule does not exist as separate forms, it exists as a resonance hybrid
  • Resonance hybrid is a weighted average of all canonical forms
  • Due to resonance, electrons are delocalised over the molecule
  • Resonance hybrid is more stable (lower energy) than any single structure

Resonance Effect (Mesomeric Effect):

Type Explanation Effect on Electron Density Examples
+R effect Group donates electrons to conjugated system Increases electron density at certain positions –OH, –OR, –NH₂, –NHR
–R effect Group withdraws electrons from conjugated system Decreases electron density at o- and p-positions –NO₂, –CN, –CHO, –COOH
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