Ranking Resonance Contributors

Not all resonance forms contribute equally. Use these rules (roughly in priority order) to decide which form is more significant:

1. Complete Octets

2. Fewer Formal Charges

3. Negative Charge Placement

4. Positive Charge Placement

5. Aromaticity

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