Question 50 (c)
An element X of group 15 exists as diatomic molecule and combines with hydrogen at 773 K in presence of the catalyst to form a compound, ammonia which has a characteristic pungent smell.

Draw the electron dot structure for ammonia and what type of bond is formed in it?

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Solution

In a molecule of ammonia, one nitrogen atom shares one electron each with 3 hydrogen atoms and forms 3 covalent bonds. The electron dot structure for ammonia is given below:

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An element X of group 15 exists as diatomic molecule and combines with hydrogen at 773 K in presence of the catalyst to form a compound ammonia which has a characteristic pungent smell.

Identify the element X. How many valence electrons does it have?

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Question 50 (c) An element X of group 15 exists as diatomic molecule and combines with hydrogen at 773 K in presence of the catalyst to form a compound, ammonia which has a characteristic pungent smell. Draw the electron dot structure for ammonia and what type of bond is formed in it?

In a molecule of ammonia, one nitrogen atom shares one electron each with 3 hydrogen atoms and forms 3 covalent bonds. The electron dot structure for ammonia is given below:

Question 50 (c)
An element X of group 15 exists as diatomic molecule and combines with hydrogen at 773 K in presence of the catalyst to form a compound, ammonia which has a characteristic pungent smell.

Draw the electron dot structure for ammonia and what type of bond is formed in it?