JEE Main 2016 Chemistry question

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

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

Answer: (3)

Solution

Count the regions of electron density (sigma bonds plus lone pairs or single electrons) around nitrogen. In there are three sigma bonds and no lone pair, giving three regions and hybridisation (trigonal planar). In there are two sigma bonds plus one unpaired electron — three

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Question ID VK-115437