Which of the statements is correct about ${SO}_{2} ?$

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Two $σ$ and one $π$

Two $σ$ , two $π$ and two lone pair of electrons on 'S'

Two $σ$ , two $π$ and one lone pair on 'S'

None of these

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Two sigma, two pi, and one lone pair of electrons are found in the molecule of sulphur dioxide. In order to make two sigma bonds, the sulphur atom, which has six valence electrons, shares two of those electrons with two oxygen atoms.

Additionally, it forms pi bonds by sharing two electrons with two oxygen atoms. The final two electrons are visible as a lone pair. The geometry of the sulphur dioxide molecule is twisted. The atom of sulphur experiences ${sp}^{2}$ hybridizations.

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