[identifiable]

I'm new to the forum so let me know if I am breaking any rules or norms.

My question is conceptual. I understand that Sulfur, like Oxygen, is supposed to have 2 bonds when I am writing out a Lewis structure, but then why are there 6 bonds on the Sulfur atom in this molecule (Sulfur double bonds to each Oxygen)? I've a feeling I am overlooking something basic.

Thanks in advance.

[someguy456345]

Anything above group 2 can have more than 4 molecules bonded to it (it can use empty d orbitals)

[AWK]

(Sulfur double bonds to each Oxygen)?

Why not?