Identify the wrong match pair :

| Molecule | Shape or geometry of molecule |
| :--- | :--- |
| (a) | Trigonal pyramidal |
| (b) | Trigonal planar |
| (c) | Octahedral |
| (d) | Linear |

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Identify the wrong match pair :

| Molecule | Shape or geometry of molecule |
| :--- | :--- |
| (a)  | Trigonal pyramidal |
| (b)  | Trigonal planar |
| (c)  | Octahedral |
| (d)  | Linear |

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🧠 The "Aha!" Moment
In chemical bonding, the shape of a molecule is determined by the "repulsion party" of electron pairs around the central atom (VSEPR theory). If you know the hybridization, you know the geometry. The examiner has swapped one major geometry with a simpler one to catch you off guard.

🗺️ Evaluating the Geometries
- (a) : Nitrogen has 3 bond pairs and 1 lone pair (). The electron geometry is tetrahedral, but the molecular shape is Trigonal Pyramidal. (Correct match)
- (b) : Ph

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