what is the shape and bond angle of NH3 and use VSEPR theory to explain the bond angle.

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NH3 has a bond angle of 107 degrees and is pyramidal this is because it has 3 bonded pairs and 1 lone pair. the lone pair repels more than the bonded pairs and this results in the bond angle being 107 degrees.

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