Which of the following conditions is not correct for resonating structures?

  • A

    The contributing structures must have the same number of unpaired electrons

  • B

    The contributing structures should have almost similar energies

  • C

    The contributing structures should be so written that unlike charges reside on  atoms that are far apart

  • D

    The positive charge should be present on the electropositive element and the  negative charge on the electronegative element

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