What is the electron pair geometry for an ammonia molecule, #NH_3#?

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mrpauller.weebly.com
Jun 9, 2016

#AX_3E#

Explanation:

![https://useruploads.socratic.org/TxfeO8QJS4uL3w1g41Mv_nh3.jpg)

A = central atom (N)
X = peripheral atoms (H)
E = non-bonding electron pairs (lone pair )

This video gives a quick summary of molecular shapes and VESPR theory.

Hope this helps!

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