Question

how many bonding electrons around the sulfur atom in so2? 1 2 3 6 Please reply quickly, I need an answer

Answer 1

Answer:

6

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

5 lone pairs.

Explanation:

Both sulfur and oxygen have 3 lone pairs each. Sulfur makes two double bond with the oxygen atoms, so 2 lone pairs are used up. And each oxygen has two lone pairs left with them after making a double bond with sulfur.

So 1 lp of sulfur + 2*2 lp of oxygen atoms = 5 lp