$A$ covalent molecule $AB_{3}$ has a pyramidal structure. The number of lone pairs and bond pairs of electrons in the molecule are respectively:

  • A
    $2$ and $2$
  • B
    $0$ and $4$
  • C
    $3$ and $1$
  • D
    $1$ and $3$

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