Which of the following conditions is not correct for resonating structures?

  • A
    The contributing structures must have the same number of unpaired electrons.
  • B
    The contributing structures should have almost similar energies.
  • C
    The contributing structures should be so written that unlike charges reside on atoms that are far apart.
  • D
    The positive charge should be present on the electropositive element and the negative charge on the electronegative element.

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