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The shape of ammonia molecules is: A distorted tetrahedral B hexahedral C pentahedral D none of the above

The shape of ammonia molecules is:

A

distorted tetrahedral

B

hexahedral

C

pentahedral

D

none of the above

 
 
 

Grade:12th pass

1 Answers

Omveer Singh
askIITians Faculty 52 Points
3 years ago

The ammonia molecule has a trigonal pyramidal or distorted tetrahedral shape as predicted by the valence shell electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR theory) with an experimentally determined bond angle of 106.7°. The central nitrogen atom has five outer electrons with an additional electron from each hydrogen atom.

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