Lewis Structure of SO2 - Chemistry Stack Exchange
The Lewis structure most closely resembling reality consists of two resonance structures: the first one posted in the question and its mirror image. The reason is that the octet rule is observed …
Examples of Lewis base nature of sulfur dioxide
Dec 16, 2019 · 6 I have read that sulfur dioxide acts as both Lewis base (due to presence of lone pair over $\ce {S}$ and/or $\ce {O})$ and Lewis acid (due to presence of vacant d orbital). I …
Why is sulfur the central atom in the Lewis structure for SO2?
Jul 16, 2015 · 0 So apparently the Lewis structure of $\ce {SO_2}$ is It was my understanding that the central atom is the one that is more electronegative. And an atom is more …
Why (SO4)^2- does not create 4 double bonds - Chemistry Stack …
Mar 20, 2019 · When comparing formal charge of -2 on the sulfur, it is indeed less stable than no formal charge at all, and that is why it should be the most common resonance structure. But …
In certain Lewis Structures, why can oxygen have 3 pairs of lone ...
Mar 6, 2025 · 0 In previous questions, the Lewis structure of sulfur dioxide was discussed. ( Lewis Structure of SO2, Hybridization of sulfur in sulfur dioxide). But my question, which is much …
lewis structure - How is (SO4)^2- Charged if S and O all are …
Oct 14, 2015 · The ion is not one S atom and 4 O atoms together. The ion on the whole is having two negative charges, Thus it is somewhat like 1Sulphur + 4 Oxygen+2 electrons. It is not as …
Why Is Hydrogen in HSO3- Connected to Oxygen Instead of Sulfur?
Jun 14, 2023 · Then I drew out the structure with the hydrogen single bonded, 2 oxygen double bonded and a single bonded oxygen. When I went to look it up to see if it matched my …
bond - Does formal charge or the octet rule take precedence over …
Nov 21, 2022 · So, if the question were to "draw the Lewis structure of $\ce {SO3^2-}$ ", then following the conventions of Lewis structures with regard to charge vs octet would make …
inorganic chemistry - Lewis Acid / Base reaction for SO2 and H2O ...
Dec 10, 2017 · Molecules that contain polar multiple bonds can function as Lewis acid because the central atom is electron deficient with a vacant orbital that can accept an electron pair. …
Why is the bond order in the SO₃ molecule 1.33 and not 2?
Apr 21, 2015 · As a simplistic explanation, the above sources state that the lewis structure of $\ce {SO_3}$ contains a 2$^+$ charge on the central sulfur and negative charges on two of the …