What is the number of electrons around sulfur in H_2SO_4 molecule?

MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

What is the number of electrons around sulfur in HSO molecule?

(A)4
(B)6
(C)10
(D)12Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

In HSO, sulfur is the central atom bonded to two -OH groups (two single bonds) and two oxygen atoms (two S=O double bonds as drawn in the Lewis structure). Total shared electrons around S = 2 single bonds 2 + 2 double bonds 4 = 4 + 8 = 12 electrons.

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