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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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What type of hybridization does the nitrogen atom have in a typical amine?
Options
A sp
B sp2
C sp3
Correct Answer
D sp3d
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The nitrogen in amines is sp3 hybridized with a lone pair of electrons, giving a trigonal pyramidal geometry similar to ammonia.

Hint

Three bonds and one lone pair.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 241 of 1999
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