The number of resonance structures for the sulfur dioxide molecule that satisfy the octet rule is
A) 1.
B) 2.
C) 3.
D) 4.
E) None of these.

Question

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Sulfur dioxide can form two resonance structures that satisfy the octet rule by moving the lone pair on the sulfur atom to create a double bond between the sulfur and one of the oxygen atoms in each structure. Therefore, the answer is 2, choice B.

The Number of Resonance Structures for the Sulfur Dioxide Molecule