Question

A molecule of ammonia $\left({\mathrm{NH}}_3\right)$ has

• A. Only single bonds
• B. Only double bonds
• C. Only triple bonds
• D. Two double bonds and one single bond

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Only single bonds

The explanation for the correct option:

A. Only single bonds

Ammonia:

• Ammonia is a chemical compound that is made up of nitrogen and hydrogen atoms.
• The chemical formula of ammonia is ${\mathrm{NH}}_3$.
• The ammonia molecule has three single bonds i.e. $\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{H}$ bonds.
• It has a trigonal pyramidal shape.
• The structure of ammonia is given below.

The explanation for incorrect options:

A molecule of ammonia has only single bonds. Thus options B, C, and D are incorrect.

Hence the correct option is A i.e. only single bonds.