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Draw the Resonance Structure of Nitrobenzene

The nitrobenzene resonance structure is drawn as

The first nitrogen is joined to benzene with a double bond, while one oxygen is attached with a single bond, according to the first structure.

  • Now, because nitrogen has a low electron density, it tries to obtain electrons, according to the second structure. Therefore, the bonds are sifted out, and nitrogen receives an electron. 
  • Both oxygen atoms have a negative charge, as a result. 
  • Similarly, single bonds, double bonds, and +ve charges are used in every structure.
  • 1st structure and 5th structures are identical in the resonance structure which indicates the final structure is made from resonating.