Q.
Examine the following two structures for the anilinium ion and choose the correct statement from the ones given below
A) II is not acceptable as canonical structure because carbonium ions are less stable than ammonium ions
B) II is not an acceptable canonical structure because it is non-aromatic
C) II is not an acceptable canonical structure because in it N has 10 valence electrons
D) II is an acceptable as canonical structure
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: II is not an acceptable canonical structure because in it N has 10 valence electrons.
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.