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Question

The hybrid state of sulphur in $SO_{4}^{2-}$ is:

A

$s{{p}^{3}}$

B

$s{{p}^{2}}$

C

$sp$

D

none of these

Answer

$s{{p}^{3}}$

Explanation

Solution

S atom, in $SO_{4}^{2-},$ remains $s{{p}^{3}}-$ hybridized. Hence, hybridisation $=s{{p}^{3}}$