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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Question

Which hybrid orbitals are used by oxygen in water (H₂O)?
Options
A sp
B sp²
C sp³
Correct Answer
D s only
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oxygen in water is sp³ hybridized with two bonding pairs and two lone pairs, giving a bent geometry.

Hint

Four electron domains.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 717 of 1999
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