Which orbital is used by oxygen atom to form a sigma bond with other oxygen atom in `O_2` molecule ?
Which orbital is used by oxygen atom to form a sigma bond with other oxygen atom in `O_2` molecule ?
A. pure p-orbital
B. `sp^2` hybrid orbital
C. `sp^3`-hybrid orbital
D. sp-hybrid orbital
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Correct Answer - B
Each O atom in `O_2` molecule `( oversetddot( :O)" "= oversetddot(O: )" " )` is surrounded by 2 Ips and one surrounding atom Hence, its hybrid state is `sp^2`
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