Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding $C{l}_{2}O$ molecule?

• A. The molecule is planar
• B. The shape of the molecule is bent
• C. O-atom is $s{p}^3$-hybridised.
• D. The molecule is non-planar.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A The molecule is planar
B The shape of the molecule is bent
C O-atom is $s{p}^3$-hybridised.

O-atom is $s{p}^3$-hybridised and thus, bent due to presence of lone pairs on O-atom. Molecule is polar and planar.