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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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The hybridization of nitrogen in an amine is
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A sp
B sp3
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C sp2
D sp4
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The nitrogen in amines is sp3 hybridized with a trigonal pyramidal geometry (similar to ammonia). It has three sigma bonds and one lone pair.

Hint

What is the hybridization of nitrogen in ammonia and amines?

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