The hybridization of sulphur in $S O_{2}$ is:

s p^{2}

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s p^{3}

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s p d^{3}

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d^{3} s

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Solution

The correct option is A $s p^{2}$
The hybridisation of sulphur in $S O_{2}$ is $s p^{2}$ . Sulphur atom has one lone pair of electrons and two bonding domains. Bond angle is $< 120^{o}$ and molecular geometry is V-shape, bent or angular.

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