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OpenStudy (abhisar):

How many coordinate bonds are there in \(\sf SO_3\) molecule and how? Why \(\sf SO_3\) has 2 dative bonds?

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Got it, i'll leave a reply in case any body looks up. Let's draw lewis dot structure of \(\sf SO_3\) first. |dw:1439384639045:dw|

OpenStudy (abhisar):

There are only 6 electrons in the valence shell of sulfur so it can make one more bond with any of the one oxygen atom. |dw:1439384821543:dw|

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