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West will open 1♣
North does not have the shape so will pass.
East will pass
South may balance as his partner probably has HCPs but could not bid. He will balance with a double.
Balancing in this position is a key skill. You should always try to bid here. The hand asre likely to be balanced between the two pairs.
Here are a couple of links on balancing. https://www.bridgewebs.com/nwt/Bob%20Hertzog%20-%20Sept%204%20-%20Common%20Sense%20Bidding%20-%20Balancing.pdf and https://www.larryco.com/bridge-articles/balancing-on-the-1-level
West will probably double.
North has a difficult decision, whether to bid 2 or 3NT?
North's values are good sitting over the opening bidder, but his KQ♥ are not worth a full 5HCPs. If you bid 2 you get a top!