One of the resonating structure of SO4–2 is as shown. Which set formal charge on oxygen and bond order is correct?

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One of the resonating structure of SO₄^–2 is as shown.
Which set formal charge on oxygen and bond order is correct?

–0.5 and 1.5

1.5 and 3

2 and 3

1.5 and 1.5

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All resonating structures of SO₄^2– are

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Formal charge on (1) =

\frac{- 1 + 0 - 1 + 0 - 1 + 0}{6} = - 0.5

Bond order =

\frac{1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2}{6} = \frac{3}{2} = 1.5

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