A central atom in a molecule has two lone pairs of electrons and forms three single bonds. The shape of this molecule is

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Step 1 — Count electron pairs:
- Bonds: 3
- Lone pairs: 2
- Total electron pairs: 5

Step 2 — VSEPR with 5 electron pairs:
- 5 electron pairs → trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry
- 2 lone pairs occupy equatorial positions (minimise repulsion)
- 3 bonds: 2 axial + 1 equatorial

Step 3 — Molecular shape:
With 2 equatorial lone pairs and 3 bonds (2 axial + 1 equatorial), the shape is T-shaped.

Example: ,

Answer: Option (3) — T-shaped

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