No, you may not file as single because you weren't legally divorced from your spouse or considered unmarried at the end of the tax year.
There are certain restrictions on Married Filling Separate that are not included in the Single filing Status. If the IRS determines that you have filled improperly, they will asses the tax and penalties for any calculated shortfall.
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