Question

The states of hybridisation of boron and oxygen in $H_{3}B{O}_3$ are respectively

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

B forms three bonds hence hybridisation is $s{p}^2$.O forms two bonds and has two lone pair of electrons, hence it undergoes $s{p}^3$ hybridisation.