A substance showing resonance between two or more valence-bond structures does not contain molecules with the configurations and properties usually associated with these structures. (Linus Pauling)

A substance showing resonance between two or more valence-bond structures does not contain molecules with the configurations and properties usually associated with these structures.

Linus Pauling

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