What is the bond angle between the hydrogen atoms in the ammonia molecule

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Takayuki Sato · Answer 1 · 2017-09-05T13:17:25+0000

There are 4 electron pairs (3 bonding and 1 lone pair) so the angle is 107 degrees. The 4 electron pairs are repelled to give a tetrahedral arrangement but the molecule has a pyrimidal shape due to the lone pair.

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