Question

The valency of nitrogen in NH3 is?

• A. 1
• B. 4
• C. 3
• D. 2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3

Valency of nitrogen is three as nitrogen has 5 electrons in its valence shell. It can therefore, accept three electrons to complete its octet. Hence, the valency of nitogen in NH3 is 3.