The molecules OF₂ and O₃ both have bent shapes.What is the hybridization of the central atom in OF₂ and O₃,respectively? A)sp³ and sp² B)both sp³ C)both sp² D)sp³ and sp E)both sp

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In OF₂, the central oxygen atom is sp³ hybridized due to two lone pairs and two bonding pairs. In O₃, the central oxygen atom is sp² hybridized due to one lone pair and two bonding pairs.

The Molecules OF2 and O3 Both Have Bent Shapes

The Molecules OF₂ and O₃ Both Have Bent Shapes