Both NH 2 and NH 2 + are angular species, but the bond angle in NH

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Both NH2 and NH2+ are angular species, but the bond angle in NH2 is less than that in NH2+.

(a) What is the reason for this difference in bond angles?

(b) Take the x -axis as lying perpendicular to the plane of the molecule. Does the N2px orbital participate in the hybridization for either species? Briefly explain your answer.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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