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If there are 3 bond pairs and one lone pair in the valence shell of central atom, then they must be separated by

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a

180°

b

109°28'

c

104°27'

d

107°48'

answer is B.

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In a molecule, if the central atom has sp3  hybridization with 3 bond pairs (B.P) and 1 lone pair (L.P) electrons are present then the shape of molecule is Trigonal pyramidal instead of regular tetrahedron and the bond angle is 107°48'. This is due to L.P and B.P electrons repulsions at the central atom

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