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The number of equivalent major (octet-obeying) resonance structures of , , and added together is

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: C

has 3 (the double bond may be to any of three O atoms), has 3, has 2 and has 2. Total = 3 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 10.
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