Hybridisation of the nitrogen atom and electron geometry around nitrogen atom in pyridine is

s p^{3}

, pyramidal

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s p^{2}

, planar trigonal

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s p^{2}

, linear

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s p^{3}

, tetrahedral

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Solution

The correct option is B $s p^{2}$ , planar trigonal
The structure is shown and $N$ forms $3$ single bonds making it trigonal planar.

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