Question

In $C{O}_2$ molecule, the hybridizations of carbon and oxygen atoms are respectively

• A. Carbon $sp$ Oxygen $s{p}^2$
• B. Carbon $s{p}^2$ Oxygen $s{p}^2$
• C. Carbon $sp$ Oxygen $sp$
• D. Carbon $s{p}^2$ Oxygen $s{p}^3$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In $C{O}_2$ molecule, carbon atom has two effective pairs or two double bonds exist in it. The molecule can be represented as $O=C=O$, In $C{O}_2$ molecule, the hybridisation of carbon is $sp$ and oxygen $s{p}^2$,