What is the geometry around the central atom in the following molecular model of NH₄⁺? A)linear B)bent C)trigonal pyramidal D)tetrahedral

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The central atom in this molecule is P, which has five electron groups around it (one single bond to S, one double bond to S, one single bond to N, one single bond to H, and one lone pair). This arrangement corresponds to a trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry, but because one of the electron groups is a lone pair, the molecular geometry is slightly distorted to a tetrahedral shape. Therefore, the best choice is D.

What Is the Geometry Around the Central Atom in the Following