Specify the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in each of the following, in order.NO₃^- N₂ NO₂^- A) sp², sp, sp² B) sp³, sp, sp C) sp², sp, sp³ D) sp³, sp², sp³ E) none of these

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In NO3-, the nitrogen is sp2 hybridized due to resonance and planar structure. In N2, the nitrogen is sp hybridized due to the triple bond. In NO2-, the nitrogen is sp2 hybridized due to resonance and bent structure.

Specify the Hybridization of the Nitrogen Atom in Each of the Following