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$$
\mathrm{S}+\text { Conc. } \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4 \longrightarrow X+Y
$$
Here $X$ is a gas and $Y$ is a liquid and both are triatomic molecules. The number of electron lone pairs present on the central atoms of $X$ and $Y$ are respectively.
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)AP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2017 (26 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2, 1
  • B 1, 0
  • C 1, 2
  • D 2, 2
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The correct answer is: 1, 2
$\mathrm{S}+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ (conc.) $\longrightarrow 3 \mathrm{SO}_2+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$
(X) (Y)
As $\mathrm{SO}_2$ has one lone pair of electrons on central atom i.e., sulphur.


And $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ has two lone pair of electrons on the central atom i.e., oxygen.

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