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If there are 2 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs in the valence shell of central atom then the shape of molecule is

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a

Tetrahedron

b

Planar

c

Pyramidal

d

'V' shape

answer is D.

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According to VSEPR theory, molecule will undergo distortion if 2 bond pair electrons (B.P) and 2 lone pair electrons (L.P) was surrounded at the central atom. Then, the shape of molecule is angular (or) V-shape (or) bent shape.

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Here, A is considered as central atom. 

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