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According to VSEPR theory, the most probable shape of the molecule having 4 electron pairs in the outer shell of the central atom is:

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linear
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tetrahedral
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pyramidal
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octahedral
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Solution

The correct option is B tetrahedral
Most probable shape of molecule having 4 bond pairs with no lone pairs is regular tetrahedron (tetrahedral) Ex:- CH4,SiF4

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