Question

The type of hybrid orbitals used by the chlorine atom in $Cl{O}_2^{-}$ is:

• A. $s{p}^3$
• B. $s{p}^2$
• C. $sp$
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In $Cl{O}_2^{-}$
$H=\frac{1}{2}(7+1)=4$
$\Rightarrow Cl$ is $s{p}^3$ hybridised with $2$ bond pair and $2$ lone pair electrons.