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Question
The N–H bond in the ammonium ion, NH4+, is formed by the overlap of what two orbitals?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In NH4+, nitrogen is sp3 hybridized. Each N-H bond is formed by the overlap of an sp3 hybrid orbital of nitrogen with the 1s orbital of hydrogen.
Hint
What is the hybridization of nitrogen in NH4+?