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Sulphur reacts with chlorine in 1 : 2 ratio and forms X. Hydrolysis of X gives a sulphur compound Y.

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Sulphur reacts with chlorine in 1 : 2 ratio and forms X. Hydrolysis of X gives a sulphur compound Y. What is the structure and hybridisation of anion of Y?

(a) tetrahedral, sp³

(b) linear, sp

(d) trigonal planar, sp²

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03/10/2020 11:15 am

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Explanation:

S + 2Cl₂ → SCl₄

SCl₄+ 4H₂O + x → S(OH)₄ + 4HCl

S(OH)₄ → H₂SO₃ + H₂O

The anion of y is SO^2-₃ in which S is sp³ hybridised with one lone pair of electrons on S, giving SO^2-₃ pyramidal shape.

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