Which of the following option is incorrect regarding $N_{3}^{-}$ ?

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Average oxidation state of N is $- \frac{1}{3}$

It has linear structure

Its having $pπ - pπ$ as well as $pπ - dπ$ linkage

Hybridization of central atom is $sp$

answer is C.

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Azide ion $N_{3}^{-}$ has a linear structure and has 22 electrons

$\overset{Θ}{N} = \overset{\oplus}{N} = \overset{Θ}{N}$ No $p π - d π$ linkage

The central $N$ atom in azide ion contains two bonding domains and zero lone pairs of electrons.

Hence, the correct option is C.

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