| Date | May 2015 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 15M.1.sl.TZ2.11 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Question number | 11 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which combination of shape and bond angle best describes a molecule of sulfur dioxide, \({\text{S}}{{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}}\)?
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