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The lone pair of electrons in ammonia allows the molecule to: A.assume a planar structure. B.act as an oxidizing agent. C.act as a Lewis acid in water. D.act as a Lewis base in water.

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Answer:

The correct option is: D.act as a Lewis base in water.

Explanation:

Ammonia is a hydride of nitrogen with the chemical formula NH₃. It is a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell. According to the VSEPR theory, it has a trigonal pyramidal structure.

In water, ammonia acts as a Lewis base due to the presence of lone pair on the nitrogen atom. Lewis bases are electron pair or lone pair donors.

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