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Sunwoo Bae
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- Homework Statement
- Draw the important resonance forms for SO42-
- Relevant Equations
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I was told that there are six resonance structures for SO42-, as shown below.
I am wondering why this structure with single bonds is not one of the possible resonance.
I understand that it is unfavorable as the formal charges are spread out over all four atoms, but shouldn't is still be a part of the resonance, given that the total formal charge of the molecule adds up to 2- in total?
Thank you
I am wondering why this structure with single bonds is not one of the possible resonance.
I understand that it is unfavorable as the formal charges are spread out over all four atoms, but shouldn't is still be a part of the resonance, given that the total formal charge of the molecule adds up to 2- in total?
Thank you
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