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Offline mirro

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sulfene geometry
« on: October 25, 2009, 12:59:18 PM »
I am thinking about the geometry and hybridization of sulfene (SO2CH2).

I think it should be planar, but how can you have three pi bonds on one sulphur atom? Is there a special kind of pi bond, like overlap between p and d orbital?

Thanks for help.

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Re: sulfene geometry
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2009, 07:12:59 PM »
Its molecular shape is trigonal planar, I can't be of any help with your other questions though - sorry! To back my answer up, look here: Sulfene
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Re: sulfene geometry
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2009, 06:43:44 AM »
I think it should be planar, but how can you have three pi bonds on one sulphur atom? Is there a special kind of pi bond, like overlap between p and d orbital?

Sulfur has empty 3d orbitals that are available. A lone pair from oxygen can use it to form a bond.

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