Chapter 8, Problem 58QP

(a)

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Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{NO}}_2^{-}$ has same number of bonding electrons as that in sulfur dioxide or not is to be determined.

(b)

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Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{OF}}_{\text{2}}$ has same number of bonding electrons as that in sulfur dioxide or not is to be determined.

(c)

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Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ has the same number of bonding electrons as sulfur dioxide has or not is to be determined.

(d)

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Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$ has same number of bonding electrons as in sulphur dioxide or not is to be determined.

(e)

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Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ has the same number of bonding electrons as in sulfur dioxide or not is to be determined.