Use VSEPR Theory to Predict the Molecular Geometry of BrF₅

question 78

Multiple Choice

Use VSEPR theory to predict the molecular geometry of BrF₅.

• A) tetrahedral
• B) see-saw
• C) trigonal-bipyramidal
• D) square-pyramidal
• E) octahedral

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