Which of the following is a molecule of compound?

O_{3}

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N_{3}

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P_{4}

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{SO}_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is D ${SO}_{2}$
A compound is a pure substance that is formed when the atoms of two or more elements combine chemically in definite proportions.
Among the given molecules $O_{3}$ , $P_{4}$ and $N_{2}$ are examples of molecules of elements.
Only $S O_{2}$ has atoms of two different elements (oxygen and sulphur). Hence, $S O_{2}$ is an example of molecule of compound.

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