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In the molecule of SO2 there are two pie bonds these are formed Due to

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These are formed when, after formation of the first atom, the pi-orbitals of Sulfur and Oxygen align and share another pair of electrons. This occurs between sulfur and both of the oxygen atoms, with each oxygen atom forming one pi-bond.
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