Lewis Structure of SO2 - Chemistry Stack Exchange
The Lewis structure most closely resembling reality consists of two resonance structures: the first one posted in the question and its mirror image. The reason is that the octet rule is observed this way (no …
In certain Lewis Structures, why can oxygen have 3 pairs of lone ...
Mar 6, 2025 · 0 In previous questions, the Lewis structure of sulfur dioxide was discussed. ( Lewis Structure of SO2, Hybridization of sulfur in sulfur dioxide). But my question, which is much more …
Why is sulfur the central atom in the Lewis structure for SO2?
Jul 16, 2015 · So apparently the Lewis structure of \ceSO2 \ce S O 2 is It was my understanding that the central atom is the one that is more electronegative. And an atom is more electronegative the closer …
Resonance and Lewis structures of lower sulfur oxides S2O2 and S2O3
Sep 28, 2025 · 0 I understand Lewis structures of common molecules, like $\ce {CH4}$. I heard about more obscure compounds like $\ce {S2O2}$ or $\ce {S2O3}$, though. I don't even know where to …
Examples of Lewis base nature of sulfur dioxide
Dec 16, 2019 · I have read that sulfur dioxide acts as both Lewis base (due to presence of lone pair over S S and/or O) O) and Lewis acid (due to presence of vacant d orbital). I found many examples of …
molecular structure - Why is the bond angle of sulphur dioxide close to ...
Dec 17, 2019 · If you draw the Lewis structures of SF2 and SO2, you notice that in SO2 there is one lone pair on S, while in SF2 there are two lone pairs on S (this is indeed confirmed by NBO analisys …
Confused about the Lewis dot structure of SO2 and SeO3
Oct 2, 2024 · I have the same question about $\ce {SO2}$ (please ignore the dipole sign there). Basically I am confused when drawing Lewis structures, shouldn't the "correct" structure have the …
inorganic chemistry - Lewis Acid / Base reaction for SO2 and H2O ...
Dec 10, 2017 · I am having trouble with this question: Identify the Lewis acid and Lewis base in each of the following reactions: $\\ce{SO2(g) + H2O(l) = H2SO3(aq)}$ What I tried: A Lewis acid is an …
Fastest way to determine if molecule has resonance structures
May 25, 2020 · So, in order to solve this problem I don't actually have to draw any Lewis structure and what not, I just have to determine which molecules have resonance structures. But what is the …
bond - Does formal charge or the octet rule take precedence over one ...
Nov 21, 2022 · So, if the question were to "draw the Lewis structure of $\ce {SO3^2-}$ ", then following the conventions of Lewis structures with regard to charge vs octet would make sense. Those …