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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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Question

In water, what occupies the remaining two sp³ hybridized orbitals of oxygen?
Options
A Hydrogen atoms
B The two nonbonding pair of electrons
Correct Answer
C Oxygen atoms
D They remain empty
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In water, the remaining two sp³ hybridised orbitals are occupied by the two nonbonding pairs of electrons.

Hint

The notes describe these as lone pairs.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Hybridization and Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 634 of 1872
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