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Q.

The hybridization of orbital of N atom in NO3-, NO2+, and NH4+, respectively

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a

sp,sp3,sp2

b

sp2,sp3,sp

c

sp2,sp,sp3

d

sp,sp2,sp3

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

 The ion NO3 has 24 (= 5 + 3 x 6 + 1) valence electrons. These will be distributed as

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There are 3 electron-pairs is around N. The shape of NO3 will be trigonal planar. Hence sp2 hybridization of N orbitals is involved.

The ion NO1 has 16 ( = 5 + 2 x 6 - 1) valence electrons. These will be distributed as

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There are 2 electron pairs around N. The shape of NO1 will be linear. Hence, sp hybridization of NO2+

The above two hybridization match with the given choice( c ). It can be shown that the NH4+ involves sp3 hybridization of N orbitals. The valence electrons in it is 8 (= 5 + 4 x 1 - 1 ). These are distributed as

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These are four electron-pairs around N. The shape of NH4+ will be tetrahedral. Hence, sp3 hybridization of N orbitals is involved.

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