Question

Predict the hybridization, geometry, and bond angles for the carbon and nitrogen atoms in acetonitriles$\left(C{H}_3-C\equiv N\right)$

Short answer

Answer	Hybridization
2	sp
3	sp2
4	sp3

Step-by-step solution

Hybridization and bond angles

Bond angle and geometry are prominent factors that affect hybridization.The angle formed between three atoms across at least two bonds is called the bond angle.It changes with the respective bond pair electron and lone pair electron.

Hybridization is calculated as follows:

Hybridization =Number of$\sigma$ bond+Number of lone pair

Prediction of the hybridization, geometry, and bond angles

SN	Elements	Calculation	hybridization	geometry	bond angle
1	C	Hybrid 4+0=4	sp3	tetrahedral	109.280
2	C	Hybrid 2+0=2	sp	linear	1800
3	N	Hybrid 1+1=2	sp	linear	1800

Prediction of hybridization

Prediction of bond angle