Question

Comment on the nature of two S - O bonds formed is `SO_(2)` molecule. Are the two S - O bonds in this molecule equal ?

Answer 1

The two S - O bonds in `SO_(2)` molecule are covalent in nature. These are equal with bond length = 143 pm. The resonating structures of `SO_(2)` are as follows.

`SO_(2)` is a resonance hybrid of these two canonical forms.