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
Show Answer
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.