What Is the Molecular Shape of SiF₆^2- as Predicted by the VSEPR

question 73

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular shape of SiF₆^2- as predicted by the VSEPR theory?

• A) trigonal bipyramidal
• B) hexagonal
• C) tetrahedral
• D) see-saw
• E) octahedral

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