Number of bonded pairs and lone pairs of electrons present in the central atom of ammonia molecule are
A
3,1
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B
2,2
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C
1,3
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D
4,0
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Solution
The correct option is A 3,1 N belongs to group 15 and has 5 electrons in valence shell. 3 are involved in bonding with the 3 H atoms. So, lone pair = 1 and bond pairs = 3.