Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following statements about ammonia and its properties is correct?
A
Ammonia is a colourless gas with a pungent odour and is highly soluble in water.
B
Ammonia has a higher boiling point than expected due to weaker hydrogen bonding in its liquid state.
C
Ammonia forms strong acids when dissolved in water, resulting in a neutral solution.
D
The molecular shape of ammonia is planar due to the presence of a lone pair of electrons.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Ammonia is indeed a colourless gas with a pungent odour, and it is highly soluble in water due to the formation of hydrogen bonds. It also has a higher boiling point than expected based on its molecular mass due to these bonds.
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