2 Lewis Structure | So4

Sum: ( +2 + 4 \times (-1) = -2 ) (matches ion charge). But large charges (+2, -1 each O) are not ideal.

Total electrons in this form: 2 S=O bonds: 4 e⁻ each → 8 e⁻ in double bonds 2 S–O⁻ bonds: 2 e⁻ each → 4 e⁻ in single bonds Lone pairs: 2 double-bonded O’s: 4 lone pairs total → 8 e⁻ 2 single-bonded O⁻’s: 6 lone pairs total → 12 e⁻ Sum = 8 + 4 + 8 + 12 = 32 e⁻ ✅ so4 2 lewis structure