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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the expected geometry of CH3-NH-CH3?

Options:

Trigonal pyramidal

Square planar 

Trigonal bipyramidal 

Trigonal planar

Correct Answer:

Trigonal bipyramidal 

Explanation:

CH3-NH-CH3 is an amine in which two hydrogen atoms are replaced by methyl groups. The hybridization of N atom of amines is same as that of ammonia, and is also expected to have a pyramidal geometry, with N at the apex and the groups CH3, H and CH3 occupying the corners of a trigonal base.