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I need help with the molecule shapes

I need help with the molecule shapes-example-1

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1. VSEPR assumes that electrons are localized

2. B has no line pairs and three shared pairs of electrons

3. BH3 is trigonal planar because Boron’s hybridization is sp2

4. C has no lone pairs and 4 shared pairs of electrons. The shape is tetrahedral

5. N has one lone pair and 3 shared pairs of electrons. The shape is trigonal pyramidal

6. O has two lone pairs and 2 shared pairs of electrons. The shape is bent

7. F has three lone pairs and 1 shared pair of electrons. The shape is linear
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