What is the hybridization of nitrogen in ammonia (NH3)?

A. sp
B. sp2
C. sp3
D. sp3d

Answer: sp3

Additional Information: Nitrogen in ammonia is sp3 hybridized due to three bonding pairs and one lone pair.

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