Aromatic Compounds Containing Nitrogen - Result Question 25

26. Examine the following two structures of anilinium ion and choose the correct statement from the ones given below :

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(a) II is not an acceptable canonical structure because carbonium ions are less stable than ammonium ions

(b) II is not an acceptable canonical structure because it is non-aromatic

(c) II is not an acceptable canonical structure because the nitrogen has 10 valence electrons

(d) II is an acceptable canonical structure

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 26. (c)

Solution:

  1. In structure II, nitrogen is associated with five bonds and 10 valence electrons, hence not acceptable.

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