Draw a resonance structure, complete with all formal charges and lone (unshared) electron pairs, that shows the resonance interaction of the carboxy with the para position in benzoic acid.

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Draw a resonance structure, complete with all formal charges and lone (unshared) electron pairs, that shows the resonance interaction of the carboxy with the para position in benzoic acid.

Draw a resonance structure, complete with all formal charges and lone (unshared) electron pairs, that shows the resonance interaction of the carboxy with the para position in benzoic acid.
benzoic acid
O▾
• You do not have to consider stereochemistry.
• Include all valence lone pairs in your answer.
• In cases where there is more than one answer, just draw one.
OH
8
√ [F
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Transcribed Image Text:Draw a resonance structure, complete with all formal charges and lone (unshared) electron pairs, that shows the resonance interaction of the carboxy with the para position in benzoic acid. benzoic acid O▾ • You do not have to consider stereochemistry. • Include all valence lone pairs in your answer. • In cases where there is more than one answer, just draw one. OH 8 √ [F ChemDoodleⓇ
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