Consider the following statements in respect of oxides of sulphur.
(1) In gas phase SO2 molecule is V-shape.
(2) In gas phase SO3 molecule is planar.
(3) -SO3 is cyclic trimer.
Which of th

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Consider the following statements in respect of oxides of sulphur.
(1) In gas phase SO2 molecule is V-shape.
(2) In gas phase SO3 molecule is planar.
(3) $\gamma$-SO3 is cyclic trimer.
Which of the above statements are correct ?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. Step 1: Neutral interhalogen compounds always have formulas of the type XX'_n, where n is an odd integer (1, 3, 5, or 7) because both halogens have 7 valence electrons. Step 2: Consequently, compounds with an even number of halogens like ICl4 cannot exist as stable neutral molecules, as they would have an odd number of total valence electrons (an unpaired electron). Step 3: Therefore, the interhalogen which does not exist is ICl4, matching option (d).

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