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Write the shape of AB(2)E(3) type molecu...

Write the shape of `AB_(2)E_(3)` type molecule.

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To determine the shape of an `AB₂E₃` type molecule, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Molecular Formula The molecular formula `AB₂E₃` indicates that there is one central atom (A), two bonded atoms (B), and three lone pairs of electrons (E). ### Step 2: Determine the Total Number of Electron Pairs In `AB₂E₃`, we have: - 2 bond pairs (from B) ...
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