A molecule has three electron groups on the central atom and has two surrounding atoms. What is the likely shape of the atom?

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With three electron groups around the central atom and only two of them being surrounding atoms, the molecule adopts a bent shape. This is because one of the electron groups is a lone pair, which repels the bonding pairs, causing them to adopt a bent configuration for minimal repulsion.

A Molecule Has Three Electron Groups on the Central Atom