Question

Examine the following two structures forthe anilinium ion and choose the correct statement from the ones given 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 an acceptable canonical structure because the nitrogen has 10 valence electrons 

(d) II is an acceptable canonical structure

Answer 1

The correct option (c) II is not an acceptable canonical structure because the nitrogen has 10 valence electrons

In given resonating structures, structure II is not an acceptable canonical structure because the nitrogen has ten valence electrons.