Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Review - Study Problems - Page 38: 1-37 i

Answer

The resonance forms are shown in the picture below.

Work Step by Step

The electrons involved in the bond between carbon 3 and carbon 4 from the left, delocalize between carbon 2 and 3 to satisfy the positive charge on carbon 2. Then the electrons in the bond between carbon 5 and 6, delocalize between carbon 4 and 5, to satisfy the positive charge on carbon 6.
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