Question

Which of the following statements is correct about $S$ atom in $S{O}_2$?

• A. It contains two $\sigma$ bonds, two $\pi$ bonds and no lone pair of electrons
• B. It contains two $\sigma$ bonds and one $\pi$ bond
• C. It contains two $\sigma$ bonds, two $\pi$ bonds and one lone pair of electrons
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C It contains two $\sigma$ bonds, two $\pi$ bonds and one lone pair of electrons

$S$ atom in $S{O}_2$ has two $\sigma$ bonds, two $\pi$ bonds and a lone pair of electrons.