When determining the shape of a molecule, it is necessary to count electron groups. Which of the following is NOT an electron group?
A) a single bond
B) a double bond
C) a triple bond
D) a core electron
E) a nonbonding pair of electrons.

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A core electron is an electron that is not involved in bonding and does not affect the shape of the molecule. The other choices (A, B, C, E) all involve electrons that are involved in the bonding and determine the shape of the molecule.

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