The Fact That the SO Molecule Is Very Unstable While

question 42

Multiple Choice

The fact that the SO molecule is very unstable while O₂ is stable can be best explained because:

• A)The S-O bond is inherently unstable.
• B)Sulfur lacks the ability to form double bonds.
• C)The difference in electronegativity between the sulfur atom and the oxygen atom makes it unlikely for the S-O bond to form.
• D)There exists much stronger pi bonding between oxygen atoms than between a sulfur atom and oxygen atom.
• E)None of these.

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