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The incorrect geometry is represented by :

  • Option 1)

    BF_{3}  - trigonal planar

  • Option 2)

    H_{2}O- bent 

  • Option 3)

    NF_{3}- trigonal planar

  • Option 4)

    AsF_{5}- trigonal bipyramidal

 

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Dettermination of shape of molecules using VSEPR Theory -

calculate \:X

X=(No.\;of\:valence\:electrons\:of\:central\:atom\:)+(No.\:of\:other\:atom\:)+(Negative\:charge\:on\:the\:molecule)-(Positive\:charge\:on\:the\:molecule)

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 The geometry of NF_{3} is pyramidal 


Option 1)

BF_{3}  - trigonal planar

This is incorrect

Option 2)

H_{2}O- bent 

This is incorrect

Option 3)

NF_{3}- trigonal planar

This is correct

Option 4)

AsF_{5}- trigonal bipyramidal

This is incorrect

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