Naltrexone Is an Antagonist at the Mu Opioid Receptor

question 47

Multiple Choice

Naltrexone is an antagonist at the mu opioid receptor.What is the hybridization state and geometry of the nitrogen atom in naltrexone?

• A)sp hybridized and linear geometry
• B)sp² hybridized and trigonal pyramidal
• C)sp³ hybridized and trigonal pyramidal
• D)sp³ hybridized and trigonal planar
• E)sp³ hybridized and bent

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