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Which of the following compounds has sp2-hybridization ?

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CO2
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SO2
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N2O
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CO
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Solution

The correct option is B SO2

Shown above is the shape of an SO2 molecule. Its molecular geometry will be trigonal because of the three valence electron pairs on sulfur, two bonding pairs and a lone pair. This will give it a bent molecular shape. In this molecule, the dipoles are not pointing in opposite directions, and will not cancel out. They will, in fact add, and give a net dipole moment. SO2 is a polar compound, which explains its elevated boiling point.

Only SO2 will have sp2 hybridisation.

For CO2 ,it has sp hybridisation.

For CO, it has sp hybridisation.

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