MCQ
The $H - O - H$ bond angles in $H_3O^+$ are approximately $107^o$. The  orbitals used by oxygen in these bonds are best described as
  • A
    $p-$ orbitals
  • B
    $sp-$ hybrid orbitals
  • C
    $sp^2 -$ hybrid orbital
  • $sp^3 -$ hybrid orbital

Answer

Correct option: D.
$sp^3 -$ hybrid orbital
d

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