According to the VSEPR Model, a Molecule with the General

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to the VSEPR model, a molecule with the general formula AB₅ with one lone pair on the central atom will have a ________ molecular geometry.

• A) tetrahedral
• B) trigonal bipyramidal
• C) square pyramidal
• D) octahedral
• E) seesaw

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