Question #299d9 Chemistry Covalent Bonds VSEPR 1 Answer P dilip_k Dec 10, 2016 Here central C-atom is #sp^2# hybridized and it forms 3 #sigma#-bond one with O atom and two with Cl atoms. It also forms one #pi#-bond with O atom. The central C atom being #sp^2# hybridized the molecule is planar one. Answer link Related questions How do you draw VSEPR diagrams? For VSEPR theory, why do ions follow the exact same process? Why don't they gain/lose electrons? What is vsepr theory based on? Why is vsepr theory important? What is the vsepr model for PCl3? What is the VSEPR model for #N_2#? What is the vsepr model for NH3? What is the vsepr model for CHCl3? What is the vsepr model for CO2? What is the VSEPR shape of the molecule H2O? See all questions in VSEPR Impact of this question 3543 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License