We reasoned that because of resonance, oxygenoxygen bonds in O 3 were halfway between single and double

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We reasoned that because of resonance, oxygen–oxygen bonds in O3 were halfway between single and double bonds, that is, 1.5 bonds. Do you expect the sulfur–oxygen bonds in SO2 to be single, double, or 1.5 bonds? Explain your answer, bearing in mind the ability of sulfur to expand its valence shell.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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