Based on VSEPR theory predict the geometry and shape of :
a) $C l F_{3}$
b) $N H_{4}^{+}$
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(a) $C l F_{3}$
Stearic number= $\frac{10}{2} = 5$
Geometry $⟶$ Trigonal Bipyramidal
Shape $⟶$ T-shape
(Refer to Image 1)

(b) $N H_{4}^{\oplus}$
Stearic number= $\frac{8}{2} = 4$
Geometry $⟶$ Tetrahedral
Shape $⟶$ Tetrahedral
(Refer to Image 2)

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