The fact that the SO molecule is very unstable while O₂ is stable can be best explained because: A)The S-O bond is inherently unstable. B)Sulfur lacks the ability to form double bonds. C)The difference in electronegativity between the sulfur atom and the oxygen atom makes it unlikely for the S-O bond to form. D)There exists much stronger pi bonding between oxygen atoms than between a sulfur atom and oxygen atom. E)None of these.

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Oxygen atoms can form strong pi bonds with each other due to their ability to effectively overlap p orbitals, which is not as strong between sulfur and oxygen.

The Fact That the SO Molecule Is Very Unstable While