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Resonance effect

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Organic Chemistry

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The resonance effect in organic chemistry is the delocalization of electrons across adjacent atoms within a molecule, influencing its chemical reactivity and stability. This effect is particularly significant in determining the reactivity of compounds undergoing electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

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