Consider the Formation of Ammonia

question 8

Multiple Choice

Consider the formation of ammonia. Using VSEPR, which molecule shape best describes the shape of the molecule?

• A) octahedral
• B) square planar
• C) trigonal planar
• D) trigonal pyramidal

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Definitions:

Epoxide

A cyclic ether with a three-atom ring, consisting of an oxygen atom and two carbon atoms.

Aldehyde

Organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group bonded to at least one hydrogen atom.

Ketone

An organic compound characterized by a carbonyl group bonded to two other carbon atoms; important in organic chemistry and biology.

Trans-2-Methoxycyclohexanol

A compound featuring a cyclohexane ring with a methoxy group and a hydroxyl group in a trans configuration relative to each other.