According to valence bond theory, which orbitals on N and H overlap in the NH₃molecule? A) 2p on N overlaps with 2s on H B) 2p on N overlaps with 1s on H C) 2s on N overlaps with 1s on H D) sp³ on N overlaps with sp on H E) sp³ on N overlaps with 1s 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