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By number of domains
Bonds + lone pairs = 2
Bonds + lone pairs = 3
Bonds + lone pairs = 4
4 bonds and no lone pairs
3 bonds and 1 lone pair
2 bonds and 2 lone pairs
Bonds + lone pairs = 5
Bonds + lone pairs = 6
Bonds + lone pairs = 7
By molecular formula
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MX
3
(1 lone pair): trigonal pyramid - NH
3
, PCl
3
, H
3
O
+
.
Total number of domains = 4 (from 3 bonds and 1 lone pair). Based on a
tetrahedral
arrangement of the 4 domains.