O-S-S-O Has Three Resonance Lewis Structures That Complete the Octet

question 6

Multiple Choice

O-S-S-O has three resonance Lewis structures that complete the octet for all the atoms. Which statements about these structures are correct?
I. All are equivalent.
II. All are nonequivalent.
III. Two are equivalent, and one is nonequivalent.
IV. The formal charges on all the atoms are zero in at least one structure.
V. All the bonds have double-bond character.

• A)III and V
• B)I and IV
• C)II and IV
• D)I and V
• E)III, IV, and V

---

Definitions:

Indian Tribes

Indigenous peoples recognized in the United States with their own governments, customs, and territories.

Economic Independence

The state of having sufficient personal wealth to live, without needing to work actively for basic necessities. For nations, it refers to the ability to sustain its economy without undue reliance on external support or resources.

Self-Government

The right of people to rule themselves autonomously.

Melting Pot

A metaphor for a society where many different types of people blend together as one, often used to describe the assimilation of immigrants into American culture.