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In \[S{{O}_{2}}\] hybridisation is:

A) \[sp\]                                   

B) \[s{{p}^{3}}\]

C)  \[ds{{p}^{2}}\]                                

D)  \[s{{p}^{2}}\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

It has two bonds and one lone pair the\[S-O)\] double bond arise from \[p\pi -d\pi \] bonding due to lateral overlap of \[p-\]orbitals of oxygen with \[d-\]orbitals of sulphur. The bond between \[S\] and \[O\] results from \[s{{p}^{2}}\] hybridization in \[S-\]atom.