Q.

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

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a

sp2

b

sp3

c

sp3d

d

sp3d2

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

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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