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What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in ammonia?

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The nitrogen atom in NH3 is sp3 hybridized. ... In NH3 molecule, three of the sp3 orbitals are used to formbonds to the three hydrogen atoms and the fourth sp3 orbital is used to hold the lone pair. and is sometimes called a non-bonding pair.

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