Solve this :
(a) (i) In covalent compounds, the bond is formed due to ............. [sharing/transfer] of electrons. 
(ii) Electrovalent compounds have a ................ [low/high] boiling point. 
(iii) A molecule of .............. contains a triple bond.  [hydrogen, ammonia, nitrogen]. 

(b) By drawing an electron dot diagram, show the lone pair effect leading to the formation of — ammonium ion from ammonia gas and hydrogen ion. 

(c) Give reasons — Hydrogen chloride can be termed as a polar covalent compound. 

 
 

Here is the answer :

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a (1) sharing
(2) low
(3)nitrogen

b NH3 + H=NH4
c

 
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