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When Ge binds to the two Cl, 2 single (sigma) bonds are created, resulting in a Lewis structure with:
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:Cl-Ge-Cl:
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Since the Ge is surrounded by three things (two atoms and a lone pair), a trigonal planar shape is expected. This creates sp2 hybridization. sp2 hybridization results in trigonal planar shapes, but because a lone pair takes up more space than bound atoms, the shape is bent or irregular. Though I don't know the exact nomenclature for this shape, I would call it bent or irregular trigonal planar (atom bond angles < 120 degrees).
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