What Is the Total Number of Electrons (Both Lone and Bond

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the total number of electrons (both lone and bond pairs) in the Lewis structure of SO₄2-?

• A) 18
• B) 20
• C) 32
• D) 24
• E) 22

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