Question

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

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

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
Elements of the second period of the periodic table like `N` cannot have more than eight electrons in their valence shell. Note that `N` is forming five bonds.