Question

Which one of the following statements regarding ammonia is not correct?

• A. $NH_{3}$ has $sp^{2}$ hybridization
• B. $NH_{3}$ acts as a Lewis base
• C. $NH_{3}$ gas is highly soluble in water
• D. $NH_{3}$ is pyramidal in shape

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$NH_{3}$ has $sp^{2}$ hybridization

Answer 2

$NH_3$ is $sp^3$ hybridised and has trigonal pyramidal shape. It has one lone pair due to which it acts as a Lewis base.