According to the VSEPR Model, Which Molecule Is Predicted to Have

question 55

Multiple Choice

According to the VSEPR model, which molecule is predicted to have a molecular geometry that is trigonal bipyramidal?

• A) SF₄
• B) XeF₄
• C) NF₃
• D) SF₆
• E) PF₅

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