A molecule XY2 contains two \sigma, two \pi-bonds and one lone pair of electron in the valence shell of X. The arrangement of lone pair as well as bond pairs is :

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Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Step 1: Analyze the polarities of the molecules. CO2, BF3, CS2, and SO3 are highly symmetrical and non-polar (mu = 0). Step 2: SO2 is a bent molecule (sp2 hybridized with one lone pair) and is polar. SCl2 is also a bent molecule (sp3 hybridized with two lone pairs) and is polar. Step 3: Since both SO2 and SCl2 have non-zero dipole moments, they are both polar species, matching option (c).

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