Predict the molecular shape of the OF2 molecule.

O (Z = 8)
Electronic configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁴
O undergoes sp³ hybridization. Two hybrid orbitals contain lone pairs. In order to minimize repulsion from the lone pair, the molecule becomes bent.

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Predict the molecular shape of the OF2 molecule.

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