Organic Chemistry As a Second Language, 3e: First Semester Topics

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Chapter 2 - Resonance - 2.3 The Two Commandments - Problems - Page 26: 2.7

Answer

This arrow disrespects the first commandment.

Work Step by Step

Since the tail of the arrow is on a single bond, it will break the bond between the carbons, which disrespects the first commandment.
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