Determine the Electron Geometry (Eg)and Molecular Geometry (Mg)of PF₅

question 39

Multiple Choice

Determine the electron geometry (eg) and molecular geometry (mg) of PF₅.

• A) eg = trigonal bipyramidal, mg = trigonal bipyramidal
• B) eg = octahedral, mg = square pyramidal
• C) eg = trigonal bipyramidal, mg = tetrahedral
• D) eg = tetrahedral, mg = octahedral
• E) eg = trigonal planar, mg = octahedral

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