Draw the Lewis structure for H₃O⁺. What is the hybridization on the O atom? A) sp B) sp³ C) sp² D) sp³^d E) sp³^d²

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The Lewis structure for H₃O⁺ (hydronium ion) shows that the oxygen atom is bonded to three hydrogen atoms and has one lone pair of electrons. This results in four regions of electron density around the oxygen atom, which corresponds to sp³ hybridization.

Draw the Lewis Structure for H3O+

Draw the Lewis Structure for H₃O⁺