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What is the relationship between the canonical structures and the resonance hybrid in the concept of resonance?

Options

  1. AThe canonical structures are identical to the resonance hybrid.
  2. BThe canonical structures are completely different from the resonance hybrid.
  3. CThe resonance hybrid is a combination of the canonical structures.
  4. DThe resonance hybrid is used to generate the canonical structures.

Correct answer

C. The resonance hybrid is a combination of the canonical structures.

Step-by-step solution

The resonance hybrid represents a combination of the canonical structures.

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