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Which of the following are associated with the phenomenon of resonance in organic compounds?

a. Charge is delocalized over several atoms.
b. Resonance will typically destabilize a molecule.
c. Resonance will be a stabilizing factor.
d. Charge is localized on one individual atom.

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Answer: C - Resonance will be a stabilizing factor.

Step-by-step explanation:

Resonance tend to increas stability by strengthening the bonds between adjacent atoms and this is achieved by distributing charge over the number of adjacent atoms.

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