Sulfur

6 bonds

5 bonds

4 bonds

3 bonds

2 bonds

1 bonds

none

S(+)

15 electrons

Effective Valence: 5

Inorganic

a)

b)

c)

S

16 electrons

Valence: 6

Inorganic

d)

e)

f)

g)

S(-)

17 electrons

Effective Valence: 5

Organic

h)

i)

j)