Is SO2 Polar or Non-Polar?

Learn to determine if SO2 (Sulfur dioxide) is polar or non-polar based on the Lewis Structure and the molecular geometry (shape).

We start with the Lewis Structure and look and the polarity of the individual bonds in SO2 based on the electronegativity difference between atoms. Then we will use VSEPR to determine the shape of the molecule and look at how the shape of the molecule allows us to determine if the entire molecule is polar or nonpolar.

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[agustinbaliari]

wait, shouldnt a bond with the oxygens be dative and the other double? Otherwise S has 10 electrons.

[Iamrightyouarewrong]

I thought if difference in electronegativity was < 0.4, then it is non & > 0.4 was polar, is that right?

[adonisahead]

Sir there is a doubt what if hcl react with caoh2 will form which type of salt?

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