The shape of the ammonia molecule is
A) linear.
B) hexagonal.
C) square.
D) octagonal.
E) trigonal pyramidal.

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The shape of the ammonia molecule  is
A) linear. 
B) hexagonal. 
C) square. 
D) octagonal. 
E) trigonal pyramidal.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ammonia molecule has four electron pairs around the central nitrogen atom. Three of these pairs form a trigonal planar shape, while the fourth pair occupies a lone pair orbital, giving the molecule a trigonal pyramidal shape.

The Shape of the Ammonia Molecule Is