The hybridization of atomic orbitals of nitrogen in NO 2 + , NO 3 - and NH 4 + respectively are

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The hybridization of atomic orbitals of nitrogen in

{NO}_{2}^{+}, {NO}_{3}^{-}

and

{NH}_{4}^{+}

respectively are

ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEETNEET 2016 (Phase 2)

Options:

A $sp, {sp}^{2} and {sp}^{2}$
B ${sp}^{2}, {sp}^{3} and sp$
C $sp, {sp}^{2} and {sp}^{3}$
D ${sp}^{2}, sp and {sp}^{3}$

Solution:

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The correct answer is:

sp, {sp}^{2} and {sp}^{3}

They have linear, trigonal planer and tetrahedral structure respectively.

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