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Chemical Bonding: VSEPR MCQ

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Question

The shape of NH₃ (3 bond pairs, 1 lone pair) is:
  1. A
    Trigonal planar
  2. B
    Pyramidal (trigonal pyramidal)
    Correct
  3. C
    Tetrahedral
  4. D
    Linear

Correct answer

Pyramidal (trigonal pyramidal)

Explanation

NH₃: 4 electron pairs (3 bonding + 1 lone). Electron geometry = tetrahedral, but molecular shape (ignoring lone pair) = trigonal pyramidal. Bond angle ≈ 107°.

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