Complete each the following statements for a molecule of NI3: a) There are ___________ electron groups around the central N atom.  b) The electron-group geometry is _________________.  c) The number of bonded atoms attached to the central N atom is _________________.  d) The shape of the molecule is ______________________.  e) Based on electronegativities the N-I bond is _____________________.  f) Overall, the molecule is ______________.

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Complete each the following statements for a molecule of NI3:
a) There are ___________ electron groups around the central N atom. 
b) The electron-group geometry is _________________. 
c) The number of bonded atoms attached to the central N atom is _________________. 
d) The shape of the molecule is ______________________. 
e) Based on electronegativities the N-I bond is _____________________. 
f) Overall, the molecule is ______________.

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