KCET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
A covalent molecule \(\mathrm{AB}_{3}\) has pyramidal structure. The number of lone pair and bond pair of electrons in the molecule are respectively
- A 2 and 2
- B 0 and 4
- C 3 and 1
- D 1 and 3
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) 1 and 3
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
The pyramidal structure of covalent molecule \(\mathrm{AB}_{3}\) is as:

No. of lone pair \(=1\)
No. of bond pair \(=3\)

No. of lone pair \(=1\)
No. of bond pair \(=3\)
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