The hybridisation of nitrogen in nitrate ion is:

s p

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s p^{2}

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s p^{3}

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s p^{3} d

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Solution

The correct option is B $s p^{2}$
In the nitrate ion, one s and 2 p orbitals combine to form $s p^{2}$ hybrid orbitals in nitrogen.

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