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A molecule XY2 contains two sigma, two p...

A molecule `XY_2` contains two `sigma`, two `pi` and one lone pair of electron in valence shell of X. The arrangement of lone pair as well as bond pairs is

A

square pyramidal

B

linear

C

trigonal planar

D

unpredictable

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The correct Answer is:
C
There are a total of three bond and lone pairs. The best possible arrangement for this is trigonal planar.
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