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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Which hybrid orbitals are used by nitrogen in ammonia (NH₃)?
Options
A sp
B sp²
C sp³
Correct Answer
D sp³d
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nitrogen in ammonia is sp³ hybridized with three bonding pairs and one lone pair, giving trigonal pyramidal geometry.

Hint

Four electron domains, one lone pair.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 718 of 1999
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