Question

The hybrid state and oxidation state of two oxygen atoms in $H_2{O}_2$ are respectively

• A. $s{p}^2,-2$
• B. $s{p}^3,+1$
• C. $s{p}^3,-1$
• D. $s{p}^2,+2$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Oxidation number of oxygen is -1, and hybrid state of both oxygen atom is $s{p}^3$