AP EAMCET2002ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What is the hybridization state of the central atom in the conjugate base of NH ₄⁺ ion?
Options
- As p
- Bs p^3
- Cs p^2
- Dd s p^2
Correct answer
B. s p^3
Step-by-step solution
Conjugate base of NH ₄⁺ is NH ₃ Its central atom is N and its hybridization state is s p^3 .