Question

What hybrid orbitals are used by nitrogen atoms in the following species?

a. NH₃
b. NH₃
c. NH₃
d. NH₃

Answer 1

The hybrid orbitals used by the nitrogen atoms are sp³ orbitals.

Step-by-step explanation:

The hybrid orbitals used by nitrogen atoms in the species given are as follows:

a. NH₃ - The nitrogen atom in NH₃ forms three sigma bonds using its three hybrid sp³ orbitals.

b. N₂F4 - The nitrogen atom in N₂F4 forms two sigma bonds using its two hybrid sp³ orbitals.

c. NF₃ - The nitrogen atom in NF₃ forms three sigma bonds using its three hybrid sp³ orbitals.

d. N₃ - The central nitrogen atom in N₃ forms three sigma bonds using its three hybrid sp³ orbitals.