How many resonance structures does CH3O- have?
1 Answer
Nov 25, 2015
The negative charge on the oxygen atom is conceived to be localized on the oxygen centre. And it has no resonance isomers available.
Explanation:
The methoxide anion is conceptually a much stronger base than hydroxide; so that, should it placed in water, proton transfer to methanol and hydroxide formation would occur.
Of course, methoxide anion can also act as a nucleophile.
