If molecule is a polar molecule, a possible geometry of is:

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If  molecule is a polar molecule, a possible geometry of  is:

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A polar molecule has a net non-zero dipole moment (asymmetric charge distribution).

Step 1 — Analyse each geometry for :

Tetrahedral: All 4 A–B bonds equivalent, symmetric → bond dipoles cancel → non-polar ✗

Square planar: All 4 A–B bonds in same plane, symmetric → bond dipoles cancel → non-polar ✗

Square pyramidal:  with square pyramidal shape would require 5 bonds (AB₅ type) — not applicable for AB₄.

Step 2 — Reconsider: Square pyramidal for AB₄ means A has 4 bonds + 1 lone pair. The lone

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