Ammonia accepts a proton to form ammonium despite having a complete octet.
Is it true that ammonia accepts a proton to form ammonium despite having a complete octet?
Ammonia accepts a proton to form an ammonium ion via coordinate covalent bond formation using its lone pair, achieving a stable tetrahedral geometry; no citation is needed for this standard chemical fact.
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The claim describes a fundamental chemical reaction—protonation of ammonia to form ammonium—which is a well-established scientific fact taught in introductory chemistry and is considered common knowledge.
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The claim describes a fundamental chemical reaction—protonation of ammonia to form ammonium—which is a well-established scientific fact taught in introductory chemistry and is considered common knowledge.
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