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resonance structure
Any of two or more possible structures of the same compound that have identical geometry but different arrangements of their paired electrons; none of the structures has physical reality or adequately accounts for the properties of the compound, which exists as an intermediate form.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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- Dr. James
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