Anyone know how to draw SO2 in marvinsketch with octet on all atoms?

[RLB31384]

I draw the formula without octet on sulfur and it says to draw it with octet on all atoms...I don't know what to do with the 2 electrons on sulfur or how to do it...thanks

 

[chemisttree]

Start with 6 electrons on sulfur (and oxygen). The answer is not straightforward, so expect to puzzle over it a bit...

 

[Blueshift5]

Hello,

Thank you for your question. Drawing molecular structures with octet on all atoms can be a bit tricky, but I can provide some guidance. In order to draw SO2 with octet on all atoms in Marvinsketch, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Start by drawing the sulfur atom in the center of the molecule. Make sure to include the two valence electrons on the sulfur atom.

2. Next, draw the two oxygen atoms on either side of the sulfur atom. Each oxygen atom should have two lone pairs of electrons and two bonding pairs.

3. Now, you will need to move the two lone pairs from each oxygen atom to form a double bond with the sulfur atom. This will give the sulfur atom an octet of electrons.

4. Finally, you can add the remaining two electrons on the sulfur atom as lone pairs to complete the octet.

I hope this helps. If you have any further questions, please let me know. Best of luck with your drawing!