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Standard XII
Chemistry
Idea of Hybridisation
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What is the geometry and hybridization of the central atom of the following molecules or ions?
C
l
O
−
2
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In
C
l
O
−
2
, hybridization of central metal atom i.e Chlorine is
s
p
3
as it has 2 sigma bonds and 2 lone pairs.
Geometry is Tetrahedral.
Shape is V-shaped with two lone pairs.
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