Ammonia reacts with oxygen and water to produce nitric acid.What change in hybridization of the nitrogen atom occurs in this reaction? A) sp³ to sp² B) sp³ to sp C) sp² to sp³ D) sp² to sp E) no change

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In ammonia (NH3), nitrogen is sp³ hybridized. In nitric acid (HNO3), the nitrogen is sp² hybridized due to the formation of a double bond with oxygen.

Ammonia Reacts with Oxygen and Water to Produce Nitric Acid