Which has ${s p}^{2}$ -hybridization?

{C O}_{2}

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{S O}_{2}

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N_{2} O

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C O

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Solution

The correct option is C ${S O}_{2}$
${S O}_{2}$ has ${s p}^{2}$ hybridization. It has $2$ bond pairs and $1$ lone pair. The molecular geometry of ${S O}_{2}$ is bent (approx. $120$ degrees) with asymmetric charge distribution on the central atom.

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