The types of hybrid orbitals of nitrogen in NO₂⁺ , NO₃^- and NH₄⁺ respectively are expected to be

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The types of hybrid orbitals of nitrogen in NO 2 + , NO 3 - and NH 4 + respectively are expected to be

Philoid · Accepted Answer

The number of orbitals involved in hybridization can be determined by the application of formula:

H = number of orbitals involved in hybridization
V= valence electrons of the central atom
M= number of monovalent atoms linked with the central atom
C = charge on the cation
A = charge on the anion

Thus, for NO₂⁺ H is 2 i.e. sp, for NO₃^- H is 3 i.e. sp² and for NH₄⁺ H is 4 i.e. sp³.

The types of hybrid orbitals of nitrogen in NO2+ , NO3- and NH4+ respectively are expected to be

The types of hybrid orbitals of nitrogen in NO₂⁺ , NO₃^- and NH₄⁺ respectively are expected to be