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Which Lewis dot structure is a valid representation for the sulfite ion SO32 ?

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b

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d

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answer is D.

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Lewis dot structure  D is a valid representation for the sulfite ion SO32 .

Sulfur makes up the SO32- ion's main atom. Lewis structure of SO32- ion consists of four bonds around the sulphur atom and one lone pair. Therefore, the core atom of the SO32- ion is surrounded by five electron groups.

 

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