Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 540

Question: The shape of a molecule of $ NH_3 $ , in which central atoms contains lone pair of electron, is [MHCET 2003]

Options:

A) Tetrahedral

B) Planar trigonal

C) Square planar

D) Pyramidal

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

We know that molecule of $ (NH_3) $ has maximum repulsion due to lone pair of electron. Its shape is pyramidal and is $ sp^{3} $ hybridization.



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