NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
How many bond pairs and lone pairs of electrons does the ammonia molecule have?
Options
- AFour bond pairs and no lone pairs
- BThree bond pairs and one lone pair
- CTwo bond pairs and two lone pairs
- DOne bond pair and three lone pairs
Correct answer
B. Three bond pairs and one lone pair
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph states that the ammonia molecule has three bond pairs and one lone pair of electrons.