Question

For each of the following, indicate the hybridization of the nitrogen atom (for N³⁻, the central nitrogen).

a. sp
b. sp²
c. sp³
d. sp³d

Answer 1

The central nitrogen atom in N₂F4 is sp hybridized, NH is sp³ hybridized, NF3 is sp³ hybridized, and N3 is sp³ hybridized.

Step-by-step explanation:

For each of the given compounds:

a) N₂F4 - The central nitrogen atom in this compound is sp hybridized due to the presence of two sigma bonds and two lone pairs of electrons.

b) NH - The central nitrogen atom in ammonia is sp³ hybridized, accommodating three sigma bonds and one lone pair.

c) NF3 - The central nitrogen atom in this compound is sp³ hybridized. It forms three sigma bonds with fluorine atoms and has one lone pair.

d) N3 - The central nitrogen atom in the nitride ion (N3-) is sp³ hybridized. It forms three sigma bonds and has a lone pair of electrons.