NEET 2015 Chemistry question

Maximum bond angle at nitrogen is present in which of the following ?

(1)
(2)Correct
(3)
(4)

Answer: (2)

Solution

Find the geometry about N in each species. : 2 bond pairs, no lone pair, sp hybridised, linear, O-N-O = 180. : sp, trigonal planar, 120. : sp with one unpaired electron on N, which repels less than a lone

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Question ID VK-091675