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What is the hybridization of water?(a) spd(b) sp^3(c) sp^2(d) spI had been asked this question during a job interview.Question is taken from Hydrogen in section Hydrogen of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right answer is (b) sp^3

Easiest EXPLANATION: Water has a hybridization of sp^3. In a water molecule oxygen has TWO LONE pairs and two bonded hydrogens. Its structure is V in SHAPE and has a bent structure. Water has a chemical formula of H2O.



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