Question

discuss the structure of cl2o in light of hybridisation

Answer 1

Hey, there!

Here's the answer you are looking for.

In the structure above (in the attachment), total number of electron pairs around the central atom (O) = 4 (2 lone pairs and 2 bond pairs)

So, the hybridisation will be sp³ and the Electron pair geometry will be tetrahedral.

Since, there are 2 lone pairs, due to lone pair bond pair repulsion the shape will be irregular and thus form a Bent shape.

Hope that helps.

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