The species in which the N atom is in a state of sp hybridization is :

Options

A. `NO_(2)`
B. `NO_(2)^(+)`
C. `NO_(2)^(-)`
D. `NO_(3)^(-)`

Answer

B

Explanation

`NO_(2) to sp^(2)` Hybridization
`NO_(2)^(+) to sp` Hybridisation
`NO_(2)^(-) to sp^(2)` Hybridisation
`NO_(3)^(-) to sp` Hybridisation.