How many bonding and lone pairs of electrons are present in the structure of ammonia $(NH_3)$?

  • A
    $3$ bonding pairs and $1$ lone pair
  • B
    $2$ bonding pairs and $2$ lone pairs
  • C
    $4$ bonding pairs and $0$ lone pairs
  • D
    $1$ bonding pair and $3$ lone pairs

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