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That would be Trigonal Pyramidal in shape and have an sp3 hybridization.

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What is the molecular geometry if you have 3 single bonds and 1 lone pair around the central atom?

Trigonal Pyramidal


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What is the Lewis structure for HClO4?

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What is the Lewis electron dot structure for GeF2?

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How does a lone pair contribute to the molecular shape?

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