The Formal Charge on the Sulfur Atom in the Lewis

question 65

Multiple Choice

The formal charge on the sulfur atom in the Lewis structure for sulfur dioxide (SO₂) that minimizes the formal charges is _______.

• A)0.
• B)(+1.)
• C)(-1.)
• D)(+2.)
• E)(-2.)

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