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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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What is the hybridization of oxygen in water (H₂O)?
Options
A sp hybridized
B sp² hybridized
C sp³ hybridized
Correct Answer
D Not hybridized
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In water, oxygen atom is sp³ hybridised. Each of the two O-H bonds is formed by the overlap of an sp³ orbital of oxygen with 1s orbital of hydrogen.

Hint

The notes specify this hybridization for oxygen in water.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Hybridization and Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 633 of 1872
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