Question

The hybridisation of 'O' in H2O is
a) sp2
b) sp3
C) SP
d) sp3d​

Answer 1

The hybridisation of 'O' in H2O is

a) sp2

Answer 2

Answer:

B) sp3

Explanation:

Oxygen is sp3 hybridised in H2O molecule. Two hybrid orbitals are occupied by lone pairs and two are used in bonding with Hydrogen atoms. Since lone pairs does not contribute to the geometry of a molecule, therefore H2O has an angular geometry.