How Many Electrons (Both Bond and Lone Pairs) Are Used

question 53

Multiple Choice

How many electrons (both bond and lone pairs) are used in the Lewis structure of SO₄^{2 -} ?

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

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