Question

What is the hybridisation of carbon and oxygen in electronic structure of ether?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B $s{p}^3$ and $s{p}^3$

$s{p}^3$ (4-bond pairs) and $s{p}^3$(2-bond pairs and 2-lone pairs) hybridisations of carbon and oxygen in the electronic structure of an ether.