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Published on: August 13, 2026
The shape of 
N is pyramidal because
A
Nitrogen forms three 
gybridised sigma bonds with carbon atoms of methyl groups and there is one non – bonding electron pair.
gybridised sigma bonds with carbon atoms of methyl groups and there is one non – bonding electron pair.
B
Nitrogen form three 
hybridised sigma bonds with carbon atoms of methyl groups and fourth orbital forms pi bond
hybridised sigma bonds with carbon atoms of methyl groups and fourth orbital forms pi bond
C
Nitrogen has five valencies which are arranged in pyramidal shape.
D
The unpaired electron present on nitrogen is delocalized.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Nitrogen forms three 
hybridized sigma bonds with carbon atoms of methyl group and has a non bonding electron pair in fourth 
orbital. Thus 
has pyramidal shape.
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