Give the Approximate Bond Angle Between Two Equatorial Positions for a Molecule

question 39

Multiple Choice

Give the approximate bond angle between two equatorial positions for a molecule with a trigonal bipyramidal geometry.

• A) 109.5°
• B) 180°
• C) 120°
• D) 105°
• E) 90°

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