Calculate the fractional bond order for the bonds in the sulphate ion ().

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Calculate the fractional bond order for the $S-O$ bonds in the sulphate ion ($SO_4^{2-}$).

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. The sulphate ion has 6 total bonding electron pairs (two double bonds, two single bonds in its Lewis structure) resonating symmetrically over 4 oxygen atoms. Bond Order = .

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