In a Molecule with Triangular Bipyramidal Electron-Pair Geometry, Where Are

question 20

Multiple Choice

In a molecule with triangular bipyramidal electron-pair geometry, where are any lone pairs on the central atom preferentially placed?

• A) axially
• B) equatorially
• C) there is no preferential placement of lone pairs
• D) there can be no lone pairs on the central atom to obtain a bipyramidal electron-pair geometry
• E) the placement depends on the atoms involved

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