What is the type of hybridisation of N atom in amines?

s p

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s p^{2}

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d s p^{2}

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s p^{3}

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Solution

The correct option is D $s p^{3}$
N atom in amines is $s p^{3}$ hybridized. One 2s orbital and three 2p orbitals of N mix to form four equivalent $s p^{3}$ hybrid orbitals.

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