The HNC bond angle in the cation [CH₂NH₂]⁺ is approximately ________. A) 60° B) 90° C) 109.5° D) 120° E) 180°

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The HNC bond angle in the cation is approximately 120°, as the nitrogen atom is sp² hybridized and the three hybrid orbitals are arranged in a trigonal planar geometry. The hydrogen atom is bonded to the unhybridized p orbital of nitrogen, which is perpendicular to the plane of the hybrid orbitals. Therefore, the HNC bond angle is close to 120°.

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The HNC Bond Angle in the Cation [CH₂NH₂]⁺ Is Approximately