explain the VSEPR( valence shell electron pair repulsion)theory and explain the shape of following on the basis of this theory :- CH4, NH3, H2O, SF4, ClF3 , ICL2-

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explain the VSEPR( valence shell electron pair repulsion)theory and explain the shape of following on the basis of this theory :- CH4, NH3, H2O, SF4, ClF3 , ICL2-

rosezx363 7th May, 2020

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Sohamsengupta8 9th May, 2020

Hello student,

As per valence shell electron pair repulsion theory the shape of

ch4 is tetrahedral
NH3 e shape is trigonal pyramidalpyramidal
The shape of sf4 is trigonal bipyramidal
the shape of H2O is tetrahedral
The shape of clf3 is trigonal bipyramidal.

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