Sulphur reacts with chlorine in 1:2 ratio and forms(X), X on hydrolysis gives a sulphur compound y. What is the hybridization state of central atom in the anion of Y?
A
sp
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B
sp3
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C
sp2
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D
sp3d
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Solution
The correct option is Bsp3 S+2Cl2→SCl4(A)4H2O−−−→S(OH)4+4HCl↓H2SO3+H2O(Y) The oxidation state of S in H2SO3 is sp3