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CHM 102 Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions Objective Question
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What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in a nitrile?
Options
A sp
Correct Answer
B sp2
C sp3
D sp3d
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In nitriles (R-C≡N), the nitrogen is sp hybridized with a lone pair in an sp orbital, making it linear and less basic (pKb ~24).

Hint

Triple bond to carbon.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 314 of 1999
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