Determine the hybridization and molecular geometry of Ammonia molecule.
Determine the hybridization and molecular geometry of Ammonia molecule.
The central atom of nitrogen has 5 valence electrons as per the electronic configuraion. During the formation of , 3 valence electrons forms three sigma bonds with hydrogen and one lone electron pair is left.
- The steric number of the ammonia molecule: SN=3 bonds +1 lone pair total electron domain
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