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Number of bond pairs and lone pairs in the valence shell of nitrogen in NH\(_3\)
Number of bond pairs and lone pairs in the valence shell of nitrogen in NH\(_3\)
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Nitrogen in NH\(_3\) has 3 bond pairs and 1 lone pair.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2025
- 2, 2
- 1, 3
- 3, 1
- 4, 0
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The Correct Option is C
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In NH\(_3\), nitrogen has 3 bond pairs (from the three N-H bonds) and 1 lone pair of electrons in its valence shell. Thus, the correct answer is 3 bond pairs and 1 lone pair.
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