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Q.

Shape of SO2 molecule is------ and the bond angle in it is--------            

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a

Angular , 920

b

Trigonal planar , 1200

c

Angular , 1200

d

Angular , 119.300

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

SO2(2BP+1LP) ; sp2hybridized, angular shape;

Hints;

Ox.state of Sulphur = Total bonds = 4

Attached atoms to central atom = σ bonds = 2

 π bonds = (4-2) = 2

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Due to LP-BP repulsions bond angle slightly decreases;

Instead 1200 it will be about 119.300

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