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Published on: August 13, 2026
What is the geometry of nitrogen atom in 
and 
molecules?
I. Trigonal planar
II. Trigonal pyramidal
III. Square planar
Choose the correct option.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
In case of 
Trigonal pyramidal due to 
repulsion.
same as in 
but in case of 
it is planar. It is due to the fact that lone-pair on N -atom is transferred to the empty 
-orbitals of silicon ( 
overlapping) and its lewis base character is lost.
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