Question

In this molecule $C - N - C$ bond angle is $108^{\circ}$. The hybridization and shape of the above molecule are

• A. $sp^3$ pyramidal
• B. $sp^3$, tetrahedral
• C. $sp^2$, angular
• D. $sp^2$, pyramidal

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In this molecule, there are $3$ bond pairs and a lone pair, so hybridization is $sp^3$ because of the involvement of $4$ pairs of electrons.
However, presence of a lone pair, changes its geometry from tetrahedral to pyramidal.