Which of the following structure of a molecule is expected to have three bond pairs and one loan pair of electrons $?$

Octahedral

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Trigonal planar

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Pyramidal

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Tetrahedral

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Solution

The correct option is C Pyramidal
Pyramidal structure of a molecule is expected to have three bond pairs and one loan pair of electrons. An example is $a m m o n i a$ molecule $(N H_{3})$ . The electron pair geometry is tetrahedral and molecular geometry is pyramidal.

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