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A covalent molecule \[A{{B}_{3}}\] 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

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

The pyramidal structure of covalent molecule \[A{{B}_{3}}\] is as:   No. of lone pair = 1 No. of bond pair = 3