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Although N has four pairs of electrons but the shape of NH3 is pyramidal .Give reason​

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Answered by CutieBun01
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Ammonia also has four electron pairs and the geometry of nitrogen is based upon a tetrahedral arrangement of electron pairs. There are just three bonded groups, therefore there is one lone pair. However since the lone pairs are 'invisible', the shape of ammonia is trigonal pyramidal.

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