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What is the difference between tautomerization and resonance?

Answer 1

Ella Allen

Protonation and deprotonation are generally not necessary for resonance; however, tautomerization is.

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Answer 2

Nolan Allen

Tautomerization involves the shifting of a hydrogen atom and the rearrangement of bonds, resulting in different structural isomers, while resonance refers to the delocalization of electrons within a molecule without changing its actual structure.

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