A molecule may be represented by three structures having energies $E_1 , E_2$ and $E_3$ , respectively. The energies of these structures follow the order $E_3 < E_2 < E_1$ , respectively. If the experimental bond energy of the molecule is $E_0$ , the resonance energy is

  • A

    $(E_1 + E_2 + E_3) - E_0$

  • B

    $E_0 - E_3$

  • C

    $E_0 - E_1$

  • D

    $E_0 - E_2$

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