Question

Central $O$ atom in $O_3$ is_____ hybridised.

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

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$s{p}^2$

$O_3$ has the central $O$ atom with a double bond and coordinate bond by donating an electron pair to the other $O$ atom. The central $O$ also has a lone pair on itself. The double bond, lone pair and coordinate bond each occupy an orbital, i.e, ${sp}^3$ hybridized.