The Number of Resonance Structures for the Sulfur Dioxide Molecule

question 43

Multiple Choice

The number of resonance structures for the sulfur dioxide molecule that satisfy the octet rule is

• A) 1.
• B) 2.
• C) 3.
• D) 4.
• E) none of these

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