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16 October, 08:59

The N-H bond in ammonia is polar because

A: nitrogen occupies more space than hydrogen.

B: hydrogen is much more electronegative than nitrogen.

C: it is a hydrogen bond.

D: it is an ionic bond.

E: nitrogen is much more electronegative than hydrogen.

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  1. 16 October, 10:35
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    Answer: option E. nitrogen is much more electronegative than hydrogen.
  2. 16 October, 12:43
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    Answer: E: nitrogen is much more electronegative than hydrogen.

    Explanation:

    Each N-H bond is polar because N is more electronegative than H. NH3 is overall asymmetrical in its VSEPR shape, so the dipoles don't cancel out and it is therefore polar.
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