Question

how many bonding electrons around the sulfur atom in so2?

Answer 1

Explanation:

the outer level, Sulphur has six electrons, and the Oxygen has four of them among which one electron is used for each bond. So total number of ten electrons in five pairs. To make bonds, four pairs are needed, so one pair remains alone. The two double bonds use two pairs each and form as a single unit.

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