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What is the electron pair geometry of NH3?

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Question: What is the electron pair geometry of NH3?

Options:

  1. Tetrahedral
  2. Trigonal planar
  3. Octahedral
  4. Linear

Correct Answer: Tetrahedral

Solution: 

NH3 has four electron pairs (three bonding pairs and one lone pair), giving it a tetrahedral electron pair geometry.

What is the electron pair geometry of NH3?

Practice Questions

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What is the electron pair geometry of NH3?
  1. Tetrahedral
  2. Trigonal planar
  3. Octahedral
  4. Linear

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the electron pair geometry of NH3?
  • Step 1: Identify the molecule you are analyzing, which is NH3 (ammonia).
  • Step 2: Count the number of atoms bonded to the central atom (nitrogen). In NH3, nitrogen is bonded to three hydrogen atoms.
  • Step 3: Determine the number of lone pairs on the central atom (nitrogen). Nitrogen has one lone pair of electrons.
  • Step 4: Add the number of bonding pairs (3 from hydrogen) and lone pairs (1 from nitrogen) together. This gives you a total of 4 electron pairs.
  • Step 5: Use the total number of electron pairs to determine the electron pair geometry. With 4 electron pairs, the geometry is tetrahedral.
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