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A molecule in which sp2 hybrid orbitals are used by the central atom in forming covalent bond is:

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He2
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SO2
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PCl5
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N2
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Solution

The correct option is C SO2
He2 is not formed as it's bond order is zero.
SO2
Total valence electrons around S atom
=6+4=10
5 electron pairs in total
2 electron pairs are involved in each S-O bond
There is one lone pair
Steric number for S=3
sp2 hybridized
PCl5
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Each nitrogen in N2 molecule in sp-hybridized.

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