Shape of SO2 molecule is------ and the bond angle in it is--------
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a
Trigonal planar , 1200
b
Angular , 1200
c
Angular , 119.300
d
Angular , 920
answer is C.
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SO2(2BP+1LP) ; sp2hybridized, angular shape;Hints;Ox.state of Sulphur = Total bonds = 4Attached atoms to central atom = σ bonds = 2∴ π bonds = (4-2) = 2 Due to LP-BP repulsions bond angle slightly decreases;Instead 1200 it will be about 119.300