The first one is not complete and the second one is right Three resonance struct

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The first one is not complete and the second one is right

Three resonance structures of the following cation are possible. One is given below, but it is incomplete. Complete the given structure by adding non-bonding electrons and formal charges. Draw the two remaining resonance structures (in any order), including non-bonding electrons and formal charges. Which structure(s) contribute most to the hybrid? All structures contribute equally. The structures with the positive charge on carbon. The strucure with the positive charge on oxygen.

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the remaining structure is the one in which the double bond will not be at the carbon on the branch of another carbon but it will be inside the cyclic and the +ve charge will be on the C to the lrft of the oxygen atom so this is all about resonating structure ..

now the one which contributes to the resonance hybrid must be the most stable one and among the three the most stable one is the secon one as the octet is complete for the oxygen which helps it to attain more stability and the + charge is on oxygen ....

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