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What is the hybridization of the central atom in NOCl?

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The question is asking about the hybridization of the central atom in the compound NOCl (Nitrosyl chloride). To determine hybridization, we generally look at the number of bonding and lone pairs around the central atom, which in this case is nitrogen (N).

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sp2

The final answer is sp2

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The final answer is sp2

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In the molecule NOCl, the central nitrogen atom is involved in three regions of electron density: two single bonds (one with oxygen and one with chlorine) and one lone pair. This results in sp2 hybridization.

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