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Number of electrons in the valence orbit of nitrogen in an ammonia molecule are

A

8

B

5

C

6

D

7

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The correct Answer is:
A
On counting total number of electrons in valence shell of nitrogen and hydrogen.

We find that total electrons in `NH_(3)=5+1+1+1=8`
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