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Trigonal pyramidal geometry

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A molecular geometry in which three atoms and one lone pair are arranged around a central atom, resulting in a pyramid shape.

AP course connection

Topic 2.7: 2.7 VSEPR and Bond Hybridization

Unit 2

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