Why are the two S - O bonds in SO2 molecule have equal strength ?

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Why are the two S - O bonds in SO2 molecule have equal strength ?

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answered Dec 19, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
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[Hint : Due to resonance, two S – O bonds have partial double bond character, hence have equal strength.]

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