Although the geometries of NH3 and H2O molecules are distorted, the tetrahedral bond angles in water is less than that of ammonia. Why? - Quora
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When correctly drawn, the Lewis dot structure for NH3 should have a lone pair of electrons on the central N. True False | Homework.Study.com
Why bond angle in water is less that that of ammonia although their geometries are distorted tetrahedral?
![SOLVED: Draw the Lewis electron dot diagram for ammonia (NH3) on a sheet of scrap paper. You may consult the periodic table on Zoom to draw your diagram. Which of the following SOLVED: Draw the Lewis electron dot diagram for ammonia (NH3) on a sheet of scrap paper. You may consult the periodic table on Zoom to draw your diagram. Which of the following](https://cdn.numerade.com/ask_previews/3f52b464-07ec-4f52-975b-5f4d2109643d_large.jpg)
SOLVED: Draw the Lewis electron dot diagram for ammonia (NH3) on a sheet of scrap paper. You may consult the periodic table on Zoom to draw your diagram. Which of the following
![SOLVED: Number of bond pairs and lone pairs in ammonia molecule respectively are: (a) 3 and 1 (b) 3 and 2 (c) 4 and 1. (d) 3 and 0. SOLVED: Number of bond pairs and lone pairs in ammonia molecule respectively are: (a) 3 and 1 (b) 3 and 2 (c) 4 and 1. (d) 3 and 0.](https://cdn.numerade.com/ask_previews/37e81870-28a8-4e3c-8e73-d8185243e03d_large.jpg)