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 The hybrid state of sulphur in \[S{{O}_{3}}\] molecule is               [DCE 2004]

A)                 \[s{{p}^{3}}d\] 

B)                 \[s{{p}^{3}}\]

C)                 \[s{{p}^{3}}{{d}^{2}}\]  

D)                 \[s{{p}^{2}}\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

           In \[S{{O}_{3}}\] molecule, S atom remains \[s{{p}^{2}}\]hybrid, hence it has trigonal planar structure