Question

According to VSEPR model, the shape of $[XeO{F}_5{]}^{-}$ is

• A. Octahedral
• B. Trigonal bipyramidal
• C. Square pyramidal
• D. Pentagonal monopyramidal

Answer 1

The correct option is D Pentagonal monopyramidal


In $[XeO{F}_5{]}^{-}$ there are 6 sigma bonds and one lone pair. Thus hybridisation - $s{p}^3{d}^3$
Therefore, geometry would be pentagonal bipyramidal and shape is pentagonal monopyramidal