Question

The hybridisation of sulphur in $SO_2$ is

• A. $sp^2$
• B. $sp^3$
• C. sp
• D. $sd^3$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$sp^2$

Answer 2

The hybridisation of sulphur in $SO _{2}$ is $sp ^{2}$. Sulphur atom has one lone pair of electrons and two bonding domains. Bond angle is $< 120^{\circ}$ and molecular geometry is $V$-shape, bent or angular.