Draw two different Lewis formulas for

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

Draw two different Lewis formulas for SO42−\text{SO}_4^{2-} , one of which obeys the octet rule for all its atoms, the other of which has an octet for S expanded to 12 electrons. Use formal charges to determine which is the preferred structure.

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