Question

Based on VSEPR theory, mention the shapes.

$H_{2}O$

$N{H}_3$

$CI{F}_3$

$HCl$

Answer 1

(A)$H_{2}O$

$H_{2}O$ has a bent shape.

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$s{p}^3$ hybridisation.

(B)$N{H}_3$

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Ammonia has pyramidal shape.

(C)$CI{F}_3$

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$CI{F}_3$ has $T$-shape.

(D)$HCl$

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$HCl$ has linear shape.