The valency of nitrogen in NH3 is
  1. 1
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5


Correct Answer:    (b) 3
Explanation:  The nitrogen atom has 5 electrons in the outermost shell, so it can accept 3 electrons to fulfill the octet structure. Therefore the valency of nitrogen in NH3 is 3.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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