The Fact That the SO Molecule Is Very Unstable While

Multiple Choice

The fact that the SO molecule is very unstable while O₂ is stable can be best explained because:

A) The S-O bond is inherently unstable.
B) Sulfur lacks the ability to form double bonds.
C) The difference in electronegativity between the sulfur atom and the oxygen atom makes it unlikely for the S-O bond to form.
D) There exists much stronger pi bonding between oxygen atoms than between a sulfur atom and oxygen atom.
E) None of these.