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In this model of a molecule of ammonia, NH3, how many covalent bonds are represented?

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In a molecule of ammonia there are 3 covalent bonds present.
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covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons
so in the above model the nitrogen will form three bonds with three nitrogen atom
the shape of the molecule will be pyramidal
so 3 covalent bonds are present
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