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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which of the following has 
bonding?
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
In sulphite ion the central atom sulphur is 
hybridised.
Electronic structure of 
atom in excited state
The three 
electrons form 
bonds with three oxygen atoms ‐ with one position (of the tetrahedron) being occupied by a lone pair. The 
electron (excluded from hybridisation) forms 
bond with one oxygen atom. i.e. 
bonding occurs.
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