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Is NH2Cl polar or nonpolar?
Monochloramine (NH2Cl) is polar because nitrogen bonds to two H atoms and one Cl atom in an unsymmetrical pyramid.
Monochloramine · trigonal pyramidal at N
The molecule in space
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01 / MODEL RECORDPubChem 3D coordinates. Atom sizes and bond thickness are illustrative.How model data is used ↗
Why NH2Cl is polar
Nitrogen has three bonds and one lone pair in monochloramine. Since one substituent is chlorine and the other two are hydrogen, their bond dipoles cannot cancel by symmetry.
What to notice
Monochloramine NH2Cl is distinct from ammonia NH3: replacing one N–H connection with N–Cl changes the direction and magnitude of the net dipole.
Common questions about NH2Cl
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What does the Lewis structure of NH2Cl show?
The central N has single bonds to two H atoms and one Cl, plus one lone pair; chlorine has three lone pairs.
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What is the molecular geometry of NH2Cl?
NH2Cl has a trigonal pyramidal at N molecular geometry. The 3D model shows representative bond angles of 110.4° and 106°. These angles come from the displayed model coordinates.
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What is the molar mass of NH2Cl?
NH2Cl has an approximate molar mass of 51.47 g/mol, calculated from its formula using abridged standard atomic weights. Natural isotope variation can change the last digits.