Question

A central atom in a molecule has two lone pairs of electrons and forms three single bonds. The shape of this molecule is,

• A. Trigonal pyramidal
• B. See-saw
• C. T-shaped
• D. Trigonal planar

Answer 1

The correct option is C T-shaped

The shape of a molecule $\left(M{X}_3\right)$ whose central atom (M) has two lone pairs of electrons and forms three single bonds is T-shaped.