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The central atom in $I F_{7}$ has seven pairs of valency electrons. The shape of the molecule as per VSEPR theory is:

A

trigonal bipyramid

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hexagonal pyramidal

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pentagonal bipyramidal

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square bipyramidal

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Solution

The correct option is D pentagonal bipyramidal
Option $C$ is correct.

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