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NH4+ contains

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a

4 sp3 hybrid orbitals

b

2 sp3 hybrid orbitals and 2 pure p -atomic orbital

c

3 sp2 hybrid orbitals and 1 pure p -atomic orbital carring positive charge

d

3 sp3 hybrid orbitals and 1 pure p- atomic orbital with positive charge

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Formula of hybridization:

Formula=Number of valence electrons+bonding electrons-charge on atom2

For NH4+:

Formula=5+4-12=4

It has sp3 hybridization and all are hybridized, hence a is the correct option.

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