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(a)
Interpretation: The hybridization of nitrogen in the given molecules and ions is to be determined.
Concept introduction: The nitrogen atom with two bonding and nonbonding domain undergo
To determine: The hybridization of nitrogen in
(b)
Interpretation: The hybridization of nitrogen in the given molecules and ions is to be determined.
Concept introduction: The nitrogen atom with two bonding and nonbonding domain undergo
To determine: The hybridization of nitrogen in
(c)
Interpretation: The hybridization of nitrogen in the given molecules and ions is to be determined.
Concept introduction: The nitrogen atom with two bonding and nonbonding domain undergo
To determine: The hybridization of nitrogen in
(d)
Interpretation: The hybridization of nitrogen in the given molecules and ions is to be determined.
Concept introduction: The nitrogen atom with two bonding and nonbonding domain undergo
To determine: The hybridization of nitrogen in
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