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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Draw an orbital overlap diagram to represent the bonding in ammonia, NH₃∙

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Are you also required to draw the M.O diagram because that will help a lot more. But anywho, you need to just recognize that N has p-orbitals and H has s-orbital. Use an x,y,z-coordinate plane to help you draw this.|dw:1426696656842:dw|

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Don't forget about the lone pair electrons on the nitrogen.

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