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Canonical structures of anilinium ion obtained by accepting a proton are given below. Choose the correct statements.
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Options:
  • A Anilinium ion has two stable canonical structures I and III
  • B II is not an acceptable structure because carbonium ion is less stable
  • C Only I and III are acceptable aromatic canonical structures since II is non-aromatic
  • D Anilinium ion has three stable canonical structures I, II and III
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Anilinium ion has two stable canonical structures I and III
II is not an acceptable canonical structure because nitrogen has 10 valence electrons in the structure. Anilinium ion exists in two canonical structures only which are I and III.

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