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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the hybrid orbital for CO3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The carbon is sp2 hybridized in the CO3-2 anion, if that's what you mean. Additionally, the leftover 2p orbital on the carbon participates in pi-bonding with all three oxygens.

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