What is the molecular shape of ammonia (NH₃)?

A. Tetrahedral
B. Trigonal planar
C. Trigonal pyramidal
D. Bent

Answer: Trigonal pyramidal

Additional Information: Ammonia (NH₃) has a trigonal pyramidal shape due to the lone pair on the nitrogen atom.

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