What is the hybridization of the oxygen in the H₃O⁺ ion? A) sp² B) sp³ C) sp³d D) sp E) sp³d²

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The oxygen atom in H₃O⁺ ion has three bonded pairs (one with sulfur and two with phosphorus) and one lone pair, meaning it has a total of four electron groups. To determine the hybridization, we use the formula: Hybridization = (number of sigma bonds + number of lone pairs) For the oxygen atom in this ion, this results in: Hybridization = (3 sigma bonds + 1 lone pair) = sp³ Option A is incorrect because it only accounts for the sigma bonds, and does not include the lone pair. Option C is incorrect because it adds an extra "d" term which is not necessary. Option D is incorrect because it only considers the number of sigma bonds and does not include the lone pair. Option E is incorrect because it includes an unnecessary term for another phosphorus atom in the ion.

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