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What is the hybridization of the central atom in the molecule \( \text{SO}_3 \)?
What is the hybridization of the central atom in the molecule \( \text{SO}_3 \)?
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For molecules with a trigonal planar geometry and no lone pairs on the central atom, the hybridization is typically sp\(^2\).
Updated On: Jan 14, 2026
- sp
- sp\(^2\)
- sp\(^3\)
- sp\(^3d\)
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
In SO3, sulfur serves as the central atom. It establishes three bonds with oxygen atoms and lacks lone pairs, leading to sp2 hybridization. The three electron pairs involved in bonding adopt a trigonal planar arrangement, which aligns with the predicted sp2 hybridization.
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