Question

The hybrid state of S in SO3 is similar to that of
(a) C in C₂H₂ (b) C in C₂H₄
(c) C in CH₄ (d) C in CO₂

Answer 1

The hybrid state of S in SO3 is similar to that of C in C2H4.

• SO3 hybridization includes both sigma and pi bonds.

• $SP^2$ is the hybridization of SO3 for the central sulphur atom.

• and

• The hybridization of  C in C2H4 is $SP^2$

Answer 2

C in C₂H₄ is the correct option.

Explanation:

• Sulphur is a group 16 element with atomic number of 16.

• This element has the electronic configuration of [Ne] 3s2 3p4.

• So it has 6 electrons in its outermost shell.

• With oxygen, it forms two covalent bonds - one pie and one sigma bond.

• Thus it gets it's octet complete.

• But it has 2 lone pairs of electrons.

• And oxygen is much electronegative than sulphur.

• So it donates the lone pairs to 2 of the oxygens forming a total of 3 bonds.

• Thus the hybridization of sulphur becomes sp2.

• Hybridization of carbon in ethene is sp2.

• So they are of same hybridization.

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