Give the Number of Lone Pairs Around the Central Atom

question 17

Multiple Choice

Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the molecular geometry of IF₅.

• A) 0 lone pairs, square pyramidal
• B) 0 lone pairs, trigonal bipyramidal
• C) 1 lone pair, octahedral
• D) 1 lone pair, square pyramidal
• E) 2 lone pairs, pentagonal

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