According to valence bond theory, which orbitals on N and H overlap in the NH₃ molecule? A)2 p on N overlaps with 2 s on H B)2 p on N overlaps with 1 s on H C)2 s on N overlaps with 1 s on H D)sp ³ on N overlaps with sp on H E)sp ³ on N overlaps with 1 s on H

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In NH₃, nitrogen undergoes sp³ hybridization, and these sp³ orbitals overlap with the 1s orbitals of hydrogen atoms to form N-H bonds.

According to Valence Bond Theory, Which Orbitals on N and H