The hybridization of N in NO₂^- is ________.

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The hybridization of nitrogen can be found by counting the number of electron pairs around it and then assigning the hybridization based on the number of orbitals needed. In this case, there are two electron pairs around N, indicating sp hybridization because N needs two orbitals to bond with O and S. The additional symbols in the compound (i.e. U1B12, S1U1P1, etc.) do not affect the hybridization of the central atom, nitrogen. Therefore, the correct answer is B) spS1U1P12 S1S1P0.

The Hybridization of N in NO2- Is ________

The Hybridization of N in NO₂^- Is ________