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Hybridization of sulphur atom in all oxo acids of sulphur is

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a

sp3d

b

sp3

c

sp2

d

sp3d2

answer is B.

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In all oxo acids of sulphur the hybridization of central atom is sp3

It can be in 1st excited state (or) 2nd excited state

S(Z=16) :  I excited state configuration is

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Represents tetravalency;

Sulphur forms 3 σ bonds and one - bond with oxygen atom;

There is  a lone pair on Sulphur atom;

S(Z=16) : II excited state configuration is…Ne3s13p33d2;

Hybridization is sp3;

Represents hexavalency;

Sulphur forms four σ bonds  and  two - bonds with oxygen atoms

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