Chapter 20, Problem 99CWP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

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 $\text{sp}$ hybridization, while that with three bonding and nonbonding domain undergo ${\text{sp}}^2$ hybridization.

To determine: The hybridization of nitrogen in ${\text{NO}}^{+}$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

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 $\text{sp}$ hybridization, while that with three bonding and nonbonding domain undergo ${\text{sp}}^2$ hybridization.

To determine: The hybridization of nitrogen in ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_3$.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

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 $\text{sp}$ hybridization, while that with three bonding and nonbonding domain undergo ${\text{sp}}^2$ hybridization.

To determine: The hybridization of nitrogen in ${\text{NO}}_2{}^{-}$.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

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 $\text{sp}$ hybridization, while that with three bonding and nonbonding domain undergo ${\text{sp}}^2$ hybridization.

To determine: The hybridization of nitrogen in ${\text{N}}_2$.