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Published on: August 12, 2026
A covalent molecule 
has pyramidal structure. The number of lone pair and bond pair electrons in the molecule are respectively
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: In general, a compound with formula 
is 
hybridised with triangular planar geometry. However, the given compound has pyramidal structure which is possible only when it has a lone pair of electrons. Thus 
has 3 bond pairs and one lone pair.
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