The shape of a molecule with a central atom that has two bonded atoms and one lone pair is ________.
A)linear
B)bent (120°)
C)trigonal pyramidal
D)bent (109°)
E)trigonal planar

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When a central atom has two bonded atoms and a lone pair, the molecule has a bent shape with an angle of approximately 120°. This is because the lone pair exerts a greater repulsion on the bonded pairs of electrons, causing them to move closer together and decrease the bond angle. Option B is the only one that matches this description.

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