what-role-do-electron-pairs-play-in-determining-the-shape-of-a-water-molecule

Question

What role do electron pairs play in determining the shape of a water molecule?

Accepted Answer

They cause the molecular shape to be bent due to lone pair repulsion.

Answer

They have no impact on the shape of the water molecule.

Answer

They cause the molecule to form a tetrahedral shape.

Answer

They lead to a linear shape due to equal sharing.