Question

The hybridization of oxygen atom in $H_2{O}_2$ is

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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Each O atom has two bond pairs and two lone pairs. Hybridization of each O-atom is $s{p}^3$.