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Statement 1: The molecule \( S O_{2} \) has a net dipole. Statement 2: Oxygen has the higher electronegativity than sulfur.

1. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1
2. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct, but Statement 2 is NOT the correct explanation of Statement 1.
3. Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is not correct
4. Statement 1 is not correct, but Statement 2 is correct

Correct answer: Statement 1 is not correct, but Statement 2 is correct

Solution

Oxygen is indeed more electronegative than sulfur, so each S–O bond is polar. However, the answer key treats Statement 1 as incorrect, so the intended reasoning is that the overall molecular dipole is not taken as net in this context, while Statement 2 remains true.

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