A molecule in which `sp^2` hybrid orbitals are used by the central atom in forming covalent bonds is
A. `He_2`
B. `SO_2`
C. `PCl_5`
D. `N_2`

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Correct Answer - B
Bond orders are
`{:(O_2^(+),2.5,O_2,2.0),(O_2^(-),1.5,O_2^(-2),1.0):}`

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