JEE Main 2016 · 3 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q34

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 34 of 90

The species in which the N atom is in a state of sp hybridization is :

\ce{NO2+}

\ce{NO2-}

\ce{NO3-}

\ce{NO2}

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: A

$\ce{NO2+}$ is linear (O=N=O)⁺, with N sp-hybridised. $\ce{NO2-}$ and $\ce{NO3-}$ are $sp^2$ , and $\ce{NO2}$ is bent ( $sp^2$ ).

JEE Main 2016 · 3 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 34