(A)Sulfuric Acid,H₂SO₄,is an Important Strong Oxo Acid in Organic Chemistry

question 38

Short Answer

(a)Sulfuric acid,H₂SO₄,is an important strong oxo acid in organic chemistry.Propose Lewis structures for sulfuric acid,showing all lone pairs and formal charges,using the following guidelines:
In Structure I,one atom has a +2 formal charge.Two other atoms each possess a charge of -1.All atoms in Structure II are completely neutral.In Structure III,one atom has a +1 charge and another a -1 charge.
(b)Which Lewis structure is most stable? Why?
The neutral structure is most stable.The number of covalent bonds is maximized,and charges are minimized (e.g.,there are no individual formal charges on atoms).

---

Definitions:

House of Representatives

A legislative body in various countries, often part of a bicameral parliament, responsible for making laws and representing the population.

Current Debates

Present discussions or controversies surrounding specific topics, reflecting differing opinions and arguments.

Library of Congress

The official research library for the United States Congress, also recognized as the national library of the U.S.

Library of Congress

The research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is considered the national library of the United States.