S is the terminal atom in SiS₂ but S is the central atom in SCl₂. Explain using formal charges.

• A. S is the terminal atom in SiS₂ but S is the central atom in SCl₂ because S is less electronegative than Si but more electronegative than Cl.
• B. S is the terminal atom in SiS₂ but S is the central atom in SCl₂ because S is more electronegative than Si but less electronegative than Cl.
• C. S is the terminal atom in SiS₂ but S is the central atom in SCl₂ because S has equal electronegativity with Si but less electronegative than Cl.
• D. S is the terminal atom in SiS₂ but S is the central atom in SCl₂ because S is more electronegative than Si but has the same electronegativity with Cl.

Answer: (B)