Which statement about the ammonia molecule, NH 3 , is true?

The nitrogen atom in NH3 uses sp3 hybrid orbitals, resulting in a trigonal pyramidal shape with bond angles slightly less than 109.5 degrees.

Which statement about the ammonia molecule, NH 3 , is true?

The nitrogen atom in NH3 uses sp3 hybrid orbitals, resulting in a trigonal pyramidal shape with bond angles slightly less than 109.5 degrees.

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Which Statement About the Ammonia Molecule, NH₃, Is True

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Which statement about the ammonia molecule, NH₃, is true?

A) The N-H bonds are polar, but the molecule is nonpolar.
B) The molecule has both three ?- and one ?-bond.
C) The nitrogen atom utilizes sp³ hybrid orbitals for ?bonding.
D) The H-N-H bond angles are greater than 109.5 degrees.
E) The molecular geometry is planar triangular.

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