“Reasonable”Resonance Structures 1.Form octets if possible 2.Maximize bonding 3.Distribute formal charges in a reasonable way -minimize if possible -more negative on more electronegative atoms -avoid same sign on neighboring atoms V-5“Reasonable” Resonance Structures 1. Form octets if possible 2. Maximize bonding 3. Distribute formal charges in a reasonable way -minimize if possible -more negative on more electronegative atoms -avoid same sign on neighboring atoms VI-5