Chemistry of Sulfur Compounds

SO2

- STRONG, diprotic acid

- 1st H fully ionized H2SO4 + H2O ? H3O+ + HSO4-

- 2nd partially ionized

S can have more than 8 electrons / 4 electron pairs

expanded (ɰ) valence usually occurs with O, F or Cl

SO3

Molecular structure ?

Lewis diagram ?

angular, bent

planar triangular

Sulfuric Acid

Oxides

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