AIIMS2018Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

AIIMS 2018 Chemistry Hybridization MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

% s-character of N–H bond is maximum in :

A

N₂H₂

B

N₂H₄

C

NH₃

D

NH₄⁺

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In N₂H₂ (hydrazine), the nitrogen atoms are bonded to each other and to hydrogen, allowing for greater s-character in the N–H bonds due to the sp² hybridization of nitrogen, which involves one s orbital and two p orbitals. This results in a higher percentage of s-character compared to the other options. In contrast, N₂H₄ (hydrazine) has sp³ hybridized nitrogen, NH₃ (ammonia) also has sp³ hybridization, and NH₄⁺ (ammonium) exhibits sp³ hybridization as well, all resulting in lower s-character in their N–H bonds.

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