The structure and hybridization of N(SiH3)3 is - Chemistry - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

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The structure and hybridization of N(SiH3)3 is

Anand Singh · Accepted Answer

N atom in trisilylamine N(SiH3)3 is sp2 hybridised It has a lone pair in 2p orbital which is transferred to the empty d-orbital of Si atom resulting dÏ€-pÏ€ bonding It has planar structure If its lone pair was not involved with Si atom then it results in pyramidal geometry as seen in trimethylamine N(CH3)3

Structure of trisilylamine N(SiH3)3 (Planar structure)

Trimethylamine N(CH3)3 (pyramidal structure)