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Is the nitrogen in N2 hybridized?

A) sp
B) sp2
C) sp3
D) Not hybridized

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Final answer:

The nitrogen in N2 is not hybridized. In N2, each nitrogen atom is triple-bonded to another nitrogen atom, forming a linear molecule.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nitrogen in N2 is not hybridized (D). In N2, each nitrogen atom is triple-bonded to another nitrogen atom, forming a linear molecule. A linear molecule does not require hybridization because the bond angles are 180°, which is consistent with the hybridization of the nitrogen 2p orbitals.

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