What is the hybridisation of carbon in $C O C l_{2}$ ?

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s p^{2}

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s p^{3}

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s p^{3} d

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Solution

The correct option is B $s p^{2}$
$C l - (C = O) - C l$ contains one double bond so it has $s p^{2}$ hybridization.

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