Q.

Formamide has the structure HC(O)NH2 Which atoms in formamide have a trigonal planar geometry?

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a

N only

b

Both C and N

c

C only

d

None of these

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Formamide has the following Lewis structure. The SN of the C atom is 3. The trigonal planar geometry and sp2 hybridization are consistent with this. As a result, the C and all of the atoms (N) that are directly linked to it are in the same plane and at 120° angles.

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