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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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What type of hybridization does the oxygen atom have in an ether?
Options
A sp
B sp2
C sp3
Correct Answer
D sp3d
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The oxygen in ethers is sp3 hybridized with two lone pairs and two bonding pairs, giving a bent geometry around oxygen.

Hint

Similar to water and alcohols.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 426 of 1999
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