Q. Mesomeric effect involves delocalisation of
A) Pi-electrons
B) Sigma electrons
C) Protons
D) None of these
Explanation
(a)
Mesomeric effect involves complete transfer of $\pi$ or lone pair of electrons to the adjacent atom or covalent bond. Hence, it involves delocalisation of pi $(\pi)$ electrons.
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