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its polar

there are two unbonded electrons on the central atom, As (Arsenic)

The molecule has eight valence electrons in total from the Hydrogen and Arsenic. Six of these are used for the three bonds, but there are two extra attached to the As.

The unbonded electrons have a greater effect on the shape of the molecule, and will skew it so that it is bent. The bonds between the As and H will then combine to form a force that does not balance out. There is a dipole moment, and it is therefore a polar molecule.

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Elroy Murazik

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