What is the difference between the resonance structures of $CH_3CH_2COO^{-}$ and $CH_3COOH$?

  • A
    The resonance structures of $CH_3CH_2COO^{-}$ involve charge separation,while $CH_3COOH$ does not.
  • B
    The resonance structures of $CH_3CH_2COO^{-}$ are equivalent,whereas those of $CH_3COOH$ are non-equivalent.
  • C
    The resonance structures of $CH_3CH_2COO^{-}$ are non-equivalent,while those of $CH_3COOH$ are equivalent.
  • D
    There is no difference in the nature of resonance structures for these two species.

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Assertion : Energy of resonance hybrid is equal to the average of energies of all canonical forms.
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Which of the following statements are true for the nitrate ion $(NO_3^-)$?
$(a)$ The coordination number of $N$ is $3$,and the structure is trigonal planar.
$(b)$ The formal charge on $N$ is $+1$.
$(c)$ The average formal charge on each $O$ atom is $-2/3$.
$(d)$ The average bond order of the $NO$ bond is $4/3$.
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