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$\mathrm{A} \sigma$ bonded molecule $\mathrm{MX}_{3}$ is T-shaped. The number of non bonded pair of electrons is
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureBITSATBITSAT 2011
Options:
  • A 0
  • B 2
  • C 1
  • D can be predicted only if atomic number is known
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The correct answer is: 2
For T-shape geometry the molecule must have 3 bonded pair and 2 lone pair of electrons.

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