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A central atom in a molecule has two lone pairs of electrons and forms three single bonds. The shape of this molecule is :
 
Option: 1 trigonal pyramidal
Option: 2 planar triangular
Option: 3 see-saw  
Option: 4 T-shaped

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A central atom in a molecule has two lone pairs of electrons and forms three single bonds. 

2 L.P + 3 B.P = 5 (Hybridised Orbitals)

From VSEPR theory the hybridization will be sp3d fro 5 Hybridised Orbitals.

The shape of this molecule is T-shaped.

Therefore, the Correct option is (4).

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