Answer
The resonance forms are shown in the picture below.
Work Step by Step
The electrons between C-O bond are delocalized to form the second resonance structure. The negative charge is distributed, which gives it a more stable structure.
Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
by Wade Jr., L. G.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321768418
ISBN 13:
978-0-32176-841-4
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Review - Study Problems - Page 38: 1-37 a
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