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Shape and Geometry Using VSEPR

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Question

The structure of ${P F}_{5}$ molecule is:

square planar

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tetrahedrald

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trigonal bipyramidal

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pentagonal bipyramid

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Solution

The correct option is B trigonal bipyramidal
${P F}_{5}$ involves ${s p}^{3} d$ hybridization and hence has trigonal bipyramidal structure.

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