Valence Electrons: Shape of Molecule

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why don't valence and core electrons affect the shape of the molecule?
why don't double and triple bonds affect the shape of the molecule?
 
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Double and tripple bonds do affect the shape. Single bonds are 109* double are 120* and tripple bonds are 180*. Bonds clearly effect the molecules shape.