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Q53.The number of molecules/ion/s having trigonal bipyramidal shape is โ€ฆโ€ฆ.. . PF5, BrF5, PCl5, PtCl4 2 - , BF3, Fe(CO ) 5

What This Question Tests

This question requires applying VSEPR theory and hybridization concepts to determine the molecular geometry of various given species and identify those with a trigonal bipyramidal shape.

Concepts Tested

VSEPR theoryHybridizationMolecular geometryTrigonal bipyramidal shape

Formulas Used

Steric number = number of bond pairs + number of lone pairs

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