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What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in an amine?

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Question: What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in an amine?

Options:

  1. sp
  2. sp2
  3. sp3
  4. sp3d

Correct Answer: sp3

Solution: 

The nitrogen atom in amines is sp3 hybridized, having a tetrahedral geometry with one lone pair.

What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in an amine?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in an amine?
  1. sp
  2. sp2
  3. sp3
  4. sp3d

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in an amine?
Correct Answer: sp3 hybridized
  • Step 1: Identify the nitrogen atom in the amine molecule.
  • Step 2: Count the number of bonds the nitrogen atom forms with other atoms (usually with hydrogen or carbon).
  • Step 3: Determine if there are any lone pairs of electrons on the nitrogen atom.
  • Step 4: For amines, nitrogen typically forms three bonds and has one lone pair.
  • Step 5: Use the number of bonds and lone pairs to find the hybridization: 3 bonds + 1 lone pair = 4 regions of electron density.
  • Step 6: Recognize that 4 regions of electron density correspond to sp3 hybridization.
  • Step 7: Conclude that the nitrogen atom in an amine is sp3 hybridized and has a tetrahedral geometry.
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