Physical Chemistry
How do I explain bonding in O2 using hybridization?
1 Answer
sumit kumar
In order to explain the geometry of O2.
First of all count how many electron 'regions' are present around each atom of O2 molecule. A region represents either a bond or a lone pair. In O2 there are a total of 3 regions around each O atom i.e. two lone pairs and a bond pair.
Now use following table to calculate hybridization and geometry
| Region | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Hybridization | sp | sp2 | sp3 | dsp3 |
| Shape | linear | triangular | tetrahedral | trigonal bipyramidal |
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Sumit Kumar
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