All the following statements about resonance are true except
A)A single Lewis formula does not provide an adequate representation of the bonding.
B)Resonance describes a more stable situation than does any one contributing resonance formula.
C)Resonance describes the oscillation and vibration of electrons.
D)The contributing resonance formulas differ only in the arrangement of the electrons.
E)Resonance describes the bonding as intermediate between the contributing resonance formulas.

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Resonance describes the distribution of electrons in a molecule or ion. It does not describe oscillation or vibration of electrons.

All the Following Statements About Resonance Are True Except