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An atom 'X' having five valence electrons forms a covalent compound with three hydrogen atoms. Predict the shape of the molecule according the VSEPR theory.

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Answered by devanayan2005
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The shape of a covalent molecule can be predicted using the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory. ... The pairs of electrons may be bonding or non-bonding (also called lone pairs). Only valence electrons of the central atom influence the molecular shape in a meaningful way.

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