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12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory - Part 2 of 2
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory / Hybridization / Problem 1

Indigo is an organic compound that is a derivative of indole. Most of the indigo dye produced today is consumed to dye cotton yarn - to make denim and blue jeans. The chemical structure of indigo is given below. Determine the number of unhybridized orbitals on N and C atoms in indigo. [Hint: Due to resonance stabilization/aromaticity N is sp2 hybridized.]

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