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Is Delocalization Pi Bonds?

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Is Delocalization Pi Bonds?

A delocalized π bond is a π bond in which the electrons are free to move over more than two nuclei.

Is the pi bond in no2 delocalized?

The answer is true.

This is because the nitrite ion (NO−2 N O 2 − ) has resonance structures as seen below.

What is bond delocalization?

A delocalized bond is a bond that appears in some resonance forms, but not others. Resonance form I contains 2 localized bonds and 1 delocalized bond. A delocalized charge is a formal charge that appears on one atom in some resonance forms and on other atoms in other forms.

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