Use the VSEPR Model to Predict the Electron-Pair Geometry and Bond

question 15

Multiple Choice

Use the VSEPR model to predict the electron-pair geometry and bond angles of PF₄⁺.

• A) octahedral, 90^\(\circ\)
• B) square planar, 90^\(\circ\)
• C) tetrahedral, 109.5^\(\circ\)
• D) triangular pyramidal, 90^\(\circ\)
• E) tetrahedral, 90^\(\circ\)

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