The shape of (CH 3 ) 3 N is pyramidal because

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The shape of (CH3)3N is pyramidal because
  1. nitrogen forms three sp3 hybridised sigma bonds with carbon atoms of methyl groups and there is one non-bonding electron pair
  2. nitrogen forms three sp2 hybridised sigma bonds with carbon atoms of methyl groups and fourth orbital forms pi bond
  3. nitrogen has five valencies which are arranged in pyramidal shape.
  4. the unpaired electron present on nitrogen is delocalised.

Answer

(A) nitrogen forms three sp 3 hybridised sigma bonds with carbon atoms of methyl groups and there is one non-bonding electron pair

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