In addition to single bonds, which of the following electron groups are on the nitrogen of nitrogen trichloride (NCl₃)? A) a double bond B) a triple bond C) a single electron D) a lone pair of electrons E) None of the above electron groups are on the nitrogen.

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Nitrogen trichloride (NCl3) has a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom. This is because nitrogen has five valence electrons, three of which are used to form single bonds with the three chlorine atoms, leaving a pair of electrons that are not shared, known as a lone pair.

In Addition to Single Bonds, Which of the Following Electron