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What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in NH3?

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Question: What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in NH3?

Options:

  1. sp
  2. sp2
  3. sp3
  4. dsp3

Correct Answer: sp3

Solution: 

In NH3, nitrogen has three bonds and one lone pair, leading to sp3 hybridization.

What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in NH3?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in NH3?
  1. sp
  2. sp2
  3. sp3
  4. dsp3

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in NH3?
Correct Answer: sp3
  • Step 1: Identify the molecule in question, which is NH3 (ammonia).
  • Step 2: Determine the number of bonds the nitrogen atom forms. In NH3, nitrogen forms three bonds with three hydrogen atoms.
  • Step 3: Count the lone pairs of electrons on the nitrogen atom. In NH3, nitrogen has one lone pair.
  • Step 4: Add the number of bonds and lone pairs together. Here, 3 (bonds) + 1 (lone pair) = 4.
  • Step 5: Use the total from Step 4 to determine hybridization. A total of 4 indicates sp3 hybridization.
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