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What is the shape of the ammonia (NH3) molecule?
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A Linear
B Trigonal planar
C Trigonal pyramidal
D Tetrahedral
Explanation

NH3 has sp3 hybridization with 3 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair. The lone pair pushes the bonds down, giving trigonal pyramidal geometry.

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