Regarding the structure of SO 2 and SeO 2 which of the foll…

Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Noble Gases Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Regarding the structure of SO 2 and SeO 2 which of the following is true –

The gaseous SO 2 and SeO 2 have same V-shaped molecule both in solid and gas phase

At room temperature both SO 2 and SeO 2 are solids.

In the solid phase the structure of SO 2 is V-shaped discrete molecule but SeO 2 is cyclic trimeric

In solid phase the structure of SO 2 is V-shaped discrete molecule but SeO 2 has linear polymeric chain

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The gaseous SO 2 and solid SO 2 both are V-shaped discrete molecule. SeO 2 is solid at room temperature and solid SeO 2 in polymerised by infinite chain.

Non planar infinite chain.

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