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Explain the shape of Ammonia molecule using VSEPR theory.

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Ammonia (NH3

Electronic configuration of N: 1s2 2s2 2p3

Valance orbital representation

1. when 2s2 orbital hybridised with 2px, 2py, and 2pz forms the following sp3 hybridised structure. 

2. In 2s2 orbital, the electrons are paired up hence they are not involved in bond formation called loan paired of electron (L.P). 

3. When sp3 hybridized N combines with 3 hydrogen atom, forms pyramidal structure of ammonia. Pyramidal structure angle = 107°

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