CHM 2210C Chapter 2 Part G Sample Exam

Chapter 2 Part G: Drawing Resonance Forms 10 points

From Chapter 2 following the five rules of resonance listed in section 2.5, perform the following referencing section 2.6 pages 40-42:

1. Draw two resonance forms for nitromethane, CH₃NO₂ :

2. Draw the two resonance forms of the resultant acetone anion, C₃H₅O ^1- from the reaction of acetone with a strong base:

3. Draw four resonance structures for: