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How do you predict the geometrical shape of NH3 on VSEPR model

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NH3 Ammonia

Step-by-step explanation:

Ammonia has 4 regions of electron density around the central nitrogen atom (3 bonds and one lone pair). These are arranged in a tetrahedral shape. The resulting molecular shape is trigonal pyramidal with H-N-H angles of 106.7°.

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