A Central Atom with 5 Electron Pairs (Single Bonds And/or

question 53

Multiple Choice

A central atom with 5 electron pairs (single bonds and/or lone pairs of electrons) could have which of the following molecular geometries
I. Trigonal bipyramidal
II. Seesaw
III. T-shaped
IV. Linear

• A) I, II, and III
• B) II, III, and IV
• C) I, III, and IV
• D) I, II, and IV
• E) I, II, III, and IV

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