CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which of the following statements regarding the structure of SOCl2 is incorrect ?

A
The sulphur is sp3 hybridised and it has a tetrahedral shape
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
The sulphur is sp3 hybridised and it has a trigonal pyramid shape
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
The oxygen-sulphur bond has pπdπ bond
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
It contain one lone pair of electron in sp3 hybrid orbital of sulphur.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A The sulphur is sp3 hybridised and it has a tetrahedral shape
In SOCl2, the sulphur atom is sp3 hybridised. Due to the presence of lone pair of electrons on the S atom, the molecule has distorted tetrahedral geometry and trigonal pyramidal shape. The shape contains two chlorine and one oxygen atoms in a triangle. The SO π bond is dπpπ type.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
9
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon