Why does $NH_{3}$ have three covalent bonds but not a triple bond?
(N/A) In $NH_{3}$,there are three $N-H$ single bonds. $A$ triple bond requires three bonds between the same two atoms,whereas in $NH_{3}$,the nitrogen atom is bonded to three separate hydrogen atoms.
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