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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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What is the shape of the ammonium ion (NH₄⁺)?
Options
A Trigonal planar
B Pyramidal
C Tetrahedral
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D Linear
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The ammonium ion (NH₄⁺) has four bonding pairs and no lone pairs on the central nitrogen atom. It has a tetrahedral shape with bond angles of approximately 109.5°, similar to methane.

Hint

Ions have the same shapes as molecules with the same number of bonding pairs.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1619 of 1872
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