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What is the hybridization of the central atom in NOCl

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NOCl structure has geometry of trigonal planar and N has sp2 hybridisation. N is the central atom because it is less electronegative than O atom and Cl cannot be the central atom because it only forms a single bond. So, the central atom of NOCl is N and its hybridisation

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