What Is the Hybridization State of the Oxygen Atom in the Following

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the hybridization state of the oxygen atom in the following compound?

• A) sp
• B) sp²
• C) sp³
• D) sp³d
• E) s²p

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Definitions:

Sponges

Simple aquatic invertebrates known for their porous bodies through which water flows, extracting nutrients and oxygen.

Cubozoans

Members of the class Cubozoa, a group of highly venomous box jellyfish known for their cube-shaped medusae and potent stings.

Nemerteans

The phylum of animals commonly known as ribbon worms; each has a proboscis (tubular feeding organ) for capturing prey.

Proboscis

A long projection originating from an animal's head, particularly in insects, that serves for either eating or detecting stimuli.