The hybridization of the oxygen atom labeled y in the structure below is ________. The C-O-H bond angle is ________. A)sp, 180° B)sp², 109.5° C)sp³, 109.5° D)sp³d², 90° E)sp, 90°

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The oxygen atom labeled y has one lone pair and two bonding pairs. Hence, the hybridization is sp2 (one s orbital + two p orbitals). The C-O-H bond angle is approximately 109.5°, which is characteristic of sp2 hybridization. Choice C reflects this hybridization and bond angle, making it the best choice.

The Hybridization of the Oxygen Atom Labeled Y in the Structure