Which of the following molecules or ions will exhibit delocalized bonding?
SO2 SO3 SO32-
A) SO3
2- only
B) SO3 and SO32-
C) SO2, SO3, and SO32-
D) SO2 and SO3
E) None of the above will exhibit delocalized bonding.
The answer is D but I need help understanding why.
Answer:
SO2−3 has resonant Lewis structure so it exhibits delocalized bonding.