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The most unlikely representation of resonance structure of `p`-nitrophenoxide ion is:

A

B

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D

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B
The valence shell of `N` atom having `2s` and `2p` subshells cannot accommodate more than `8e^(-)s`. Structure (b) is not acceptable as `N` atom has `10` electrons due to the formation of five bonds. In spite of this, it also carries a `+ve` charge.
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