Which of the following statement regarding resonance is `NOT` correct?

Options

A. the different resonating structures of a molecule have fixed arrangement of atomic nuclei
B. the different resonance structures of a molecule should have same number of unpaired electrons
C. the hybrid structure has equal contribution from all the resonating structure
D. None of the individual resonating structures explains the various characteristics of the molecule.

Answer

C

Explanation

(i) Resonating structure have fixed arrangement of atomic nuclei (II) None of the individual resonating structure explains the various characteristics of the molecule (iii) Different resonating structures should have same number of unpaired electrons.