In a molecule having four electron groups around the central atom and a trigonal pyramidal shape, how many bonding pairs of electrons does the central atom have?   A. 1   B. 2   C. 3   D. 4

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In a molecule having four electron groups around the central atom and a trigonal pyramidal shape, how many bonding pairs of electrons does the central atom have?
  A.
1
  B.
2
  C.
3
  D.
4
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