Answer:
bent
Explanation:
The molecular formula of sulfur dioxide is written as SO₂
The molecular geometry of sulfur dioxide can be determined using the Lewis structure.
The Lewis structure shows the distribution of electrons around the atoms of a given compound such as sulfur dioxide (SO₂).
In this compound, sulfur is the central atom with 6 valence electrons.
The sulfur is bonded covalently with two oxygen atoms, each with 6 valence electrons. Oxygen contributes 2 lone pairs while sulfur which is the central atom contributes 1 lone pair of electrons in the bond.
The bond angle between the two oxygen atoms and the central sulfur atom is approximately 120⁰, as a result of the bent shape of the molecular structure.
