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Assertion : SO(3) has a planar structure...

Assertion : `SO_(3)` has a planar structure.
Reason : S atom in `SO_(3) " is " sp^(2)` hybridised and O-S-O bond angle is `120^(@)`.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

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Reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
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