Question

Predict the shape of the PF5 molecule according to VSEPR theory.

Answer 1

Trangular bipyramidal

Answer 2

Answer:Phosphorus pentafluoride has 5 regions of electron density around the central phosphorus atom (5 bonds, no lone pairs). The resulting shape is a trigonal bipyramidal in which three fluorine atoms occupy equatorial and two occupy axial positions.

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