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What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in NH3?

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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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