Based on VSEPR theory explain the structure of ammonia.

1.	Based on VSEPR theory explain the structure of ammonia.
Answer» Solution :Ammonia `(NH_(3))` Electronic configuration of `N: 1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(3)` Valance orbital REPRESENTATION 1 When `2s^(2)` orbital hybridised with `2p_(x), 2p_(y) and 2p_(Z)` forms the following `sp^(3)` hybridised structure. 2 in `2s^(2)` orbital, the ELECTRONS are paired up hence they are not involved in bond formation CALLED loan paired of electron (L.P) 3 When `sp^(3)` hybridized N combines with 3 hydrogen atom, forms pyramidal structure of ammonia. Pyramidal structure angle `=107^(@)`.

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