Which of the following resonating structures of 1-methoxy-1,3-butadiene () is generally considered t — GOC and Organic Chemistry Basics Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Structure C places a formal negative charge on the more electropositive carbon atom and a formal positive charge on the highly electronegative oxygen atom. Additionally, oxygen is strictly limited by the octet rule; expanding its valence to hold a positive charge while carbon is negatively charged is highly unstable.