Hybridisation of 'O' atom in ether is :-

{s p}^{3}

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{s p}^{2}

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s p

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{d s p}^{2}

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Solution

The correct option is A ${s p}^{3}$
Ether is $R_{2} - O - R_{1}$

Oxygen has two lone pairs and also has two Oxygen and Carbon bond.

Any atom with 2 lone pairs and 2 bonds has the hybridisation $s p^{3}$ .

Hence, Option "A" is the correct answer.

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