According to the VSEPR Model, a Molecule with the General

question 67

Multiple Choice

According to the VSEPR model, a molecule with the general formula AB₅ with no lone pairs on the central atom will have a ________ molecular geometry.

• A) tetrahedral
• B) trigonal planar
• C) trigonal pyramidal
• D) trigonal bipyramidal
• E) seesaw

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