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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: P Block Elements

Question:

How many unshared pair of electrons does an ammonia molecule have?

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

1

Explanation:

The nitrogen atom in NH3 (ammonia) bears one lone pair of electron. Each single electron of hydrogen is bonded to the nitrogen atom. Three of out five electrons of nitrogen are involved in bonding whereas the unbounded two electrons make up the single unshared pair of electron.