Examine the following two structures for the anilinium ion and choose the correct statement from the ones given below:

Options

A. II is not an aceptable canonical structure because carbonium ions are less stable than ammonium ions
B. II is not the acceptable structure because it is non aromatic
C. II is not the acceptable canonical structure because the nitrogen has 10 valence electrons.
D. II is an acceptable canonical structure.

Answer

B, C

Explanation

A carbanion ion is less stable than ammonium ion and nitrogen cannot expand its octet to accommodate 10 valence electrons.