The bonds in crystalline ammonium chloride are
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
N makes three covalent bonds with three Hydrogen and a coordinate (dative covalent) bond with with hydrogen ion, forming ammonium ion (NH\(_4 ^+\). The ammonium ion forms an ionic bond with chloride ion to form NH\(_4\)Cl.
N makes three covalent bonds with three Hydrogen and a coordinate (dative covalent) bond with with hydrogen ion, forming ammonium ion (NH\(_4 ^+\). The ammonium ion forms an ionic bond with chloride ion to form NH\(_4\)Cl.