Question

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What happens when an atom of sulfur combines with two atoms of chlorine to produce SCl2?
A.
Each chlorine atom shares a pair of electrons with the sulfur atom.
B.
An electron is transferred from each chlorine atom to the sulfur atom.
C.
An electron is transferred from the sulfur atom to each chlorine atom.
D.
Each chlorine atom shares all its valence electrons with the sulfur atom.

Answer 1

Answer: A is correct guys

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Answer 2

The correct answer is option A.

According to octet rule, there is a tendency of the atoms to lose, share or gain electrons in order to complete their octet, the octet is the presence of 8 electron in the outermost shell. The sulphur has 6 valance electrons in its outer shell. The chlorine has 7 valance electrons in its outer shell. To complete the octet, the one chlorine atom shares 1 electron pair with the sulphur in SCl2.