VSEPR theory predicts an identical shape for all of the following,except: A)NH₃ B)H₃O⁺ C)BH₃ D)CH₃^- E)All of these choices have the same geometry.

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NH₃, H₃O⁺, and CH₃⁻ all have a trigonal pyramidal shape due to the presence of a lone pair on the central atom. BH₃, however, is trigonal planar because it has no lone pairs on the central boron atom.

VSEPR Theory Predicts an Identical Shape for All of the Following,except