Question

Hybridization of central atom in $N{F}_3$ is _______.

• A. ${sp}^3$
• B. $sp$
• C. ${sp}^2$
• D. ${dsp}^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A ${sp}^3$

The electronic configuration of central atom nitrogen is 2,5.

$\to$ Three flourine atoms will overlap with three ${sp}^3$ hybrid orbitals.

$\to$ While, in one ${sp}^3$ hybrid oribital, a lone pair will be present.

So, hybridization of central atom in $N{F}_3$ is ${sp}^3$.