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Cl in ClO undergoes ....... hybridisation

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a
sp2
b
sp3
c
sp3d
d
sp3d2
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Correct option is B

In  ClO ions, the sum of the lone pairs of electrons and bonding domains on Cl atom is 4. This results in sp3 hybridization and tetrahedral geometry.
Draw a molecular orbital diagram for the hypochlorite ion (CIO-). What is  the bond order? Is this consistent with the bonding predicted by a Lewis  dot structure? Explain. | Homework.Study.com
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