Hybridization in NH3
Asked by Akshara Venkatesan · 1 year ago
What is the hybridization of nitrogen in NH3 and how does it relate to its structure?
Asked by Akshara Venkatesan · 1 year ago
What is the hybridization of nitrogen in NH3 and how does it relate to its structure?
The nitrogen atom in NH3 undergoes sp³ hybridization. This hybridization results in a tetrahedral electron pair geometry, with three of the sp³ hybrid orbitals forming bonds with hydrogen atoms and the fourth sp³ orbital containing a lone pair of electrons. This arrangement leads to the pyramidal shape of the NH3 molecule with a bond angle of approximately 107°.
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