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Apr 30, 2017

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Explanation:

Resonance is the ability of a molecule (or ion or free radical) to be represented by more than one reasonable Lewis structure that differ only in the location of the π electrons

An example is the acetate ion, which has two equivalent resonance structures.

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In the English language, mesomerism is an old term for resonance.

The mesomeric effect is the electron-donating or electron-withdrawing effect of a group because of resonance.

For example, carbon 3 in propenal has a slight positive charge because the aldehyde group withdraws electrons through resonance.

The aldehyde group has a –M effect.

-M effect
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Similarly, carbon 4 in 1 methoxy-1-3 butadiene has a partial negative charge because the methoxy group donates electrons through resonance.

The methoxy group has a +M effect.

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