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What are the shapes of (i) `BF_(3)` and (ii) `NH_(3)` molecules?

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(i) Trigonal (ii) Pyramidal
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MODERN PUBLICATION-CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE-Revision Exercises (Objective Questions)(Very Short Answer Questions)
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  3. What are the shapes of (i) BF(3) and (ii) NH(3) molecules?

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  15. Give one example each of a molecule having (i) 6 bond pairs (ii) 7...

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  16. What is the total number of sigma bonds and pi bonds in H(3)C-unders...

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  18. How is paramagnetic character of a compound related to the number of u...

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  19. Which out of H(2)^(-) and H(2)^(+) is more stable and why?

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  20. Which d - orbitals are involved in sp^(3)d^(2) hybridisation in SF(6)?

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