Question

The central atom in IF7 has seven pairs of
valence electrons. The shape of the molecule
as per VSEPR theory is​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Therefore, total no. of lone pairs = 7 – 7 = 0 on the basis of VSEPR theory, a molecule with seven bond pairs and no of lone pair must have pentagonal bipyramidal geometry.