What Is the Steric Number with Respect to the Central

question 58

Multiple Choice

What is the steric number with respect to the central sulfur atom in the Lewis structure for sulfur dioxide, SO₂?

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5
• E) 6

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