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19 August, 03:04

c. How many total valence electrons are not bonding for the central atom in the molecule of sulfur dioxide? none, 1, 2, 3, 4

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  1. 19 August, 03:55
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    Since Sulphur atom has 6 valence electrons ... in which when forming a sulphur dioxide molecule ... it uses 4 valence electrons ... in which the sulphur atom shares its electrons ... in an order of 2 electrons per each oxygen atom

    Hence leaving 2 valence electrons ... which are not used
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