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MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Which type of overlap is involved in formation of \(0-\mathrm{H}\) bonds in water molecule?

  1. A \(\mathrm{sp}^{2}-\mathrm{p}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{sp}^{3}-\mathrm{s}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{s} \mathrm{p}-\mathrm{s}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{sp}^{2}-\mathrm{s}\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{sp}^{3}-\mathrm{s}\)

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In water molecule, central oxygen atom undergoes \(\mathrm{sp}^{3}\) hybridization.