Question

What types of bonds are present in NH4Cl? Write its structure.

Answer 1

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three pure covalent bonds in NH3.

a coordinate bond(which is also a covalent bond) between NH3 (ammonia)and H+ ion(proton).

And of course an ionic bond between NH4+ (ammonium ion) and Cl–(chloride ion)

Answer 2

Answer: The given compound has covalent and ionic bonds.

Explanation:

Ionic bond is defined as the bond which is formed by the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another atom. This bond is usually formed between a metal and a non-metal or between polyatomic ions.

There is an electrostatic attraction between the ions forming a bond.

Covalent bond is defined as the bond which is formed by the sharing of electrons between the atoms.

For the given compound, $NH_4Cl$

This bond is formed by the combination of $NH_4^+$ ions and $Cl^-$ ions.

So, an ionic bond is present between them.

In ammonium ion, the hydrogen and nitrogen are forming a covalent bond.

Thus, the given compound has 4 covalent bonds and 1 ionic bond.

Hence, the given compound has covalent and ionic bonds.

The structure of ammonium chloride is given below.