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Assertion : In SO(3) molecule bond disso...

Assertion : In `SO_(3)` molecule bond dissociation energy of all S=O bonds are not equivalent.
Reason : `SO_(3)` molecule is having two types of `2 p pi - 3 p pi and 2p pi- 3d pi` pi-bonds.

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If assertion is true but the reason is false

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If assertion is false but reason is true

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IF both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion

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If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

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To analyze the assertion and reason provided in the question regarding the molecule SO₃ (sulfur trioxide), we will break down the information step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Assertion The assertion states that in the SO₃ molecule, the bond dissociation energy of all S=O bonds are not equivalent. **Analysis**: - In SO₃, sulfur is bonded to three oxygen atoms through double bonds (S=O). - The bond dissociation energy refers to the energy required to break a bond. If all S=O bonds were equivalent, they would have the same bond dissociation energy. ### Step 2: Understand the Reason The reason states that SO₃ has two types of bonds: 2pπ-3pπ and 2pπ-3dπ π-bonds. **Analysis**: - In SO₃, the sulfur atom can utilize its 3p and 3d orbitals for bonding with oxygen. - The presence of different types of overlapping (2pπ with 3pπ and 2pπ with 3dπ) suggests that the bonds may not be equivalent due to the different orbital interactions. ### Step 3: Analyze the Structure of SO₃ - Sulfur has 6 valence electrons and forms three double bonds with oxygen. - The hybridization of sulfur in SO₃ is sp², leading to a trigonal planar geometry. - In a trigonal planar structure, the bond lengths and angles are generally equivalent due to the symmetrical arrangement of the bonds. ### Step 4: Conclusion on Assertion and Reason - The assertion is **false** because, despite the different types of bonds, the hybridization leads to equivalent bond lengths and energies in the SO₃ molecule. - The reason is **true** in that SO₃ does involve different types of π-bonding interactions, but this does not affect the equivalence of bond energies due to hybridization. ### Final Answer - The assertion is false, while the reason is true. Therefore, the correct option is that the assertion is false, but the reason is true. ---
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