Define the hybridisation of $S$ in the compound formed along with benzene when benzenesulfonic acid is passed with superheated steam?

s p^{2}

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s p^{3}

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s p^{3} d

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s p^{3} d^{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B $s p^{3}$
${(C}_{6} H_{5}) S O_{3} H + s u p e r h e a t e d s t e a m ⟶ C_{6} H_{6} + H_{2} S O_{4}$
The compound formed along with benzene when benzenesulfonic acid is passed with superheated steam is benzene and sulphuric acid. Sulphuric acid has $s p^{3}$ hybridisation.

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