Chapter 8, Problem 29E

For each of the following molecules, indicate the hybridization requested and whether or not the electrons will be delocalized:

(a) ozone $\left({\text{O}}_3\right)$ central O hybridization

(b) carbon dioxide $\left({\text{CO}}_2\right)$ central C hybridization

(c) nitrogen dioxide $\left({\text{NO}}_2\right)$ central N hybridization

(d) phosphate Ion $\left({\text{PO}}_4{}^{3-}\right)$ central P hybridization