Q. Which of the following is $sp^{3}$ hybridised?
A) $NH_{3}$
B) $BH_{3}$
C) $PCl_{5}$
D) $AlCl_{3}$
Explanation
(a)
[image:4_image170.emf]
Hence, hybridisation=$sp^{3}$
In $NH_{3}$ N-atoms is $sp^{3}$ hybridised, but due to presence of a lone pair of electron on N-atom. It is pyramidal in shape.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.