(A) In SO(2), the bond angle is 119^(0) ...

(A) In `SO_(2),` the bond angle is `119^(0) ` whereas in `SO _(3),` the bond angle is `120^(0).`
(R ) S atom in both `SO _(2) and SO _(3)` is `sp^(2)-` hybridized.

A

Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C

(A) is true but (R ) is false

D

Both (A) and (R ) are false

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The correct Answer is:

B

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