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The polarization of a carbonyl group can be represented by a pair of resonance structure...

The polarization of a carbonyl group can be represented by a pair of resonance structures:

Cyclopropenone and cycloheptatrienone are more stable than anticipated. Cyclopentadienone, however, is relatively unstable and rapidly undergoes a Diels–Alder dimerization. Explain.

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