Goc Theory Part 8 Ques7

Question: Which of the following statements about the mesomeric effect is false?

Options:

A) It involves the delocalization of pi electrons

B) It can stabilize or destabilize a molecule

C) It only occurs in saturated compounds

D) It can influence the reactivity of a molecule

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Answer: c

Explanation:

A) Incorrect. This statement is true about the mesomeric effect.

B) Incorrect. This statement is true about the mesomeric effect.

C) Correct. This statement is false. The mesomeric effect occurs in unsaturated compounds with pi bonds or lone pairs.

D) Incorrect. This statement is true about the mesomeric effect.

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