Account for all the electrons in each of the following species, assuming sp3 hybridization of the second-row

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Account for all the electrons in each of the following species, assuming sp3 hybridization of the second-row element in each case. Which electrons are found in sp3-hybridized orbitals? Which are found in _ bonds?
(a) Ammonia (NH3)
(e) Borohydride anion (BH4 -)
(b) Water (H2O)
(f) Amide anion (: NH2)
(c) Hydrogen fluoride (HF)
(g) Methyl anion (: CH3)
(d) Ammonium ion (NH4 +)
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0072905014

4th edition

Authors: Francis A. Carey

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