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Per NCERT, what is the COMMON NAME for the covalent compound NH₃ (which would otherwise be called nitrogen trihydride)?
AAmmonia
BNitric acid
CMethane
DWater
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Ammonia
Per NCERT §9.4.1 C, NH₃ is universally known as ammonia (common name). H₂O is similarly known as water.
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