Question

What does it mean -" Resonance energy is always negative " . Please explain in detail .

Answer 1

it means resonance or distributing charges make particle stable.negative energy means resonance reduce particle energy

Answer 2

am i right?

Answer 3

I understood the first line , by second do you mean , it reduces the P.E , so it is overall more stable ?

Answer 4

But , this is just factual , I understood superficially , not in depth :(

Answer 5

if charge concentrate on a specific atom(s) make compound more reactive because forces get strong but when that charge distribute molecule become less reactive then molecule become stable.

Answer 6

Agreed :) , Resonance stabilises the molecule .

But , its negative sign signifies that it is being released , i do not get this.

Answer 7

that's right.look assume magnitude of energy of a subject is X.when it become stable it's potential energy reduce and become Y \[Y <X\].during this process energy released . assume exothermic reaction, products are more stable than reactant. difference between products and reactants energy release \[\Delta H\]

Answer 8

Ahaa! I understood it !

Answer 9

Thanks a lot :) !