Problem: The compound 2,6-dimethylpyrazine (below) gives chocolate its odor and is used in flavorings. Which atomic orbitals mix to form the hybrid orbitals of N?

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The compound 2,6-dimethylpyrazine (below) gives chocolate its odor and is used in flavorings. Which atomic orbitals mix to form the hybrid orbitals of N?

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