Chem question on dash-wedge structures

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The discussion focuses on accurately representing the molecular structure of HN=C=CH2 using dash-wedge notation. The user initially depicted the nitrogen and carbon atoms with specific orientations, including a dark wedged line for hydrogen and a dashed line for nitrogen to indicate its free electrons. The correct representation requires understanding the hybridization of nitrogen in this context, which is sp2, as well as the proper use of dash-wedge notation to convey three-dimensional geometry. The user is encouraged to refer to allene structures for further clarification.

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how would you draw this structure in 3d using dash-wedge representation?

HN=C=CH2

From my guess, I drew the N=C=C as being parallel, and the two hydrogens coming off the second C without having any dashes or wedges, but curving at 120 degrees from the carbon. For the HN, I had the H represented using a dark wedged line. To represent the N I had a dashed line going out, with 2 electrons depicted at the end of that dashed line to represents Nitrogens 2 free electrons.

Is this accurate and if not what is the right way? And what is the hybridization of the N in HN=C=CH2?
 
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