Which of the two lons from the list given have the geometry that is explained by the same hybridization of orbitals `NO_(2)^(-),NO_(3)^(-) ,NH_(2)^(-) NH_(4)^(+) SCN^(-)`?

Options

A. `NH_4^+` and `NO_3^-`
B. `SCN^-` and `NH_2^-`
C. `NO_2^-` and `NH_2^-`
D. `NO_2^-` and `NO_3^-`

Answer

D

Explanation

`NO_2^(-) to sp^2`
`NO_3^(-) to sp^2`
`NH_2^(+) to sp^3`
`NH_4^(-) to sp^3`
`SCN^(+) to sp`
`NO_2^-` and `NO_3^-` both have the same hybridisation, i.e. `sp^2`.