Question

Assertion :$S{O}_3$ has a planar structure Reason: $S$ atom in $S{O}_3$ is $s{p}^2$ hybridized

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

Sulphur in $S{O}_3$ is $s{p}^2$ hybridized.

Here number of sigma bond $=3$

Number of lone pairs on central atom $=0$

Hybridization $=$ number of bonds $+$ lone pairs on central atom

$=3-0=3=s{p}^2$

$s{p}^2$ with $0$ lone pairs has triagonal planar structure.