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What usually is the geometrical shape of molecules of electron precise hydrides ?

Option: 1

Trigonal planar


Option: 2

Tetrahedral 


Option: 3

Trigonal bipyramidal 


Option: 4

Angular 


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Electron-precise hydrides are tetrahedral in shape, they have no lone pairs and are formed by group 14 elements Eg: CH4, SiH4, GeH4.

The usual shape of Electron Precise Hydride is tetrahedral.

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Therefore, option(2) is correct.

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